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Floridata: Aesculus hippocastanum Horsechestnut is native to Bulgaria, Albania and Greece. Horsechestnut leaves, conkers (nuts) and the husk of a nut pose on an autumn lawn. The horsechestnut is suitable for large lawns as a specimen tree or deciduous shade tree. www.floridata.com /ref/a/aesc_hip.cfm   (615 words)

Display Issue Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L; family Hippocastanaceae) is a deciduous tree native to Western Asia and the south-eastern parts of Europe. Horsechestnut is approved by the German Commission E for chronic venous insufficiency and symptoms thereof, including pain, sensation of heaviness, nocturnal cramps in the calves, pruritus and swelling of the leg (2). Horsechestnut extract (equivalent to 50 mg escin twice daily) reduced oedema (lower leg volume) of the worst affected leg by a mean 43.8 mL. www.botanicalpathways.com /issue07/horse.html   (659 words)

Horsechestnut Seed (Aesculus Hippocastanum): A Proven Natural Treatment for Chronic Venous Insufficiency The horsechestnut tree, native to Asia and northern Greece, is now cultivated in many areas of Europe and North America, and is grown primarily as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. Unlike true chestnuts, the seeds (nuts) of the horsechestnut are not edible, but an extract containing active ingredients from the seed has been used for a few centuries in Germany for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. Horsechestnut seed ingredients have been shown to inhibit the enzymes that break down these important proteoglycans and to inhibit lysosomal enzymes and hyaluronidase enzyme, both of which are known to break down tissue structure. www.chiroweb.com /archives/23/08/10.html   (1114 words)

HerbalGram: The Journal of the American Botanical Council The horsechestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) grows mainly as an ornamental tree in Europe, although it is native to Asia Minor. The horsechestnut seed was traditionally used to treat rheumatism, neuralgia (severe nerve pain), venous congestion, and rectal complaints. Horsechestnut seeds are relatively safe; they have low acute and chronic toxicity, and a high therapeutic index. www.herbalgram.org /youngliving/herbclip/review.asp?i=41556   (846 words)

Ohio Trees - Horsechestnu Horsechestnut, a tree native to parts of southern Europe and southern Asia, is widely planted throughout Europe and Britian as a shade tree that flowers magnificently in spring. The flowers of Horsechestnut are in full bloom after the leaves have fully expanded in mid-spring, and stand stiffly upright or slightly angled against the contrast of the green canopy. The fruits of Horsechestnut are composed of one or two seeds (or nuts) enclosed in a spiny brown husk. www.dnr.state.oh.us /forestry/trees/horsechestnut.htm   (555 words)

Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements - Horse Chestnut Seed (Aesculus hippocastanum)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Horsechestnut extract was considered an economical, practice-relevant therapeutic tool, which, in comparison with compression stocking therapy, has the additional advantage of better compliance. The use of horsechestnut in reducing oedema in patients is equivalent to that achieved by compression stocking therapy. Although effective in isolation, horsechestnut may be used along with other vascular protective agents such as grapeseed/pycnogenol, antioxidants, flax seed oil, quercetin, ester C and hawthorn berry. www.organicfood.co.uk /vms/horsechestnutseed.html   (458 words)

Horsechestnut Herb in the Treatment of Lymphedema The effectiveness of horsechestnut seed extract was compared to that of compression stockings in 240 patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Horsechestnut seed was found to be as effective as compression treatment, determined by the reduction in swelling in the legs of the patients. The first patient to include horsechestnut in her regime was a 69 year old woman with secondary lymphedema of the left arm. www.uhealth.net /article2.htm   (1034 words)

Ohio Trees, Bulletin 700-00, Aesculus – Buckeye, Horsechestnut Buckeyes and horsechestnuts are deciduous trees with large winter buds having several pairs of outer scales. The horsechestnut has been carried by man from its original home in the mountains of Greece over a considerable part of the civilized world. The capsule of its fruit contrasts with that of the Ohio buckeye and horsechestnut that is warty or spiny. ohioline.osu.edu /b700/b700_56.html   (959 words)

Aesculus hippocastanum: Horsechestnut Horsechestnut can grow 90 or 100 feet tall, but is often 50 to 75 feet in the landscape with a spread of 40 to 50 feet. Horsechestnut is weak-wooded and some branches break from the trunk under ice or snow loads. Horsechestnut prefers a sunny exposure sheltered from wind but casts dense shade with coarse-textured leaves. edis.ifas.ufl.edu /ST061   (698 words)

Diana Brady The swelling and edema characteristic of Lymphedema is caused by excessive leakage of fluid due to poor tissue integrity. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either compression treatment, horsechestnut seed extract (containing 50 mg of escin twice daily) or placebo for twelve weeks. The first patient to include horsechestnut into her regime was a 69 year old woman with secondary Lymphedema of the left arm. www.iamts.org /diana_brady1.htm   (660 words)

Horsechestnut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Here’s a special note about chestnut “nuts.” Native Americans did use horsechestnuts as a food source, but only after they leached out their poisonous compounds in boiling water. The horsechestnut is smooth with no point and sometimes flattened a bit on one side. Horsechestnut leaves are compound and consist of five or more “fingers” or leaflets. www.treesforyou.org /Selection/Articles/horse.htm   (339 words)

New Page 10 First of all, horsechestnut has been taken internally for varicose veins and other problems for hundreds of years in Europe and since the 1860's in the United States. However, there are cautions about the toxicity of the horsechestnut seed and/or nut and documented cases of problems, particularly in children. Horsechestnut herb should be administered based upon the needs and circumstances of the individual and ONLY by a qualified health care practitioner !! www.iamts.org /new_page_10.htm   (645 words)

horsechestnut long term health of the circulatory system Horsechestnut is therefore beneficial to the long term health of the circulatory system. Active Botanicals Horsechestnut is standardised to 20% escin, equivalent to 1800 mg of seed per capsule. Horsechestnut may benefit the blood vessels of the circulatory system, by strengthening them and, thus, combating such conditions as inflammation of the veins, phlebitis and other conditions involving venous health. www.itpharmacy.com /thepharmacy/herbal-remedies/horsechestnut   (322 words)

Maine Tree Species Fact Sheet - Horse Chestnut The buds are large, dark reddish brown and shiny with a sticky, gum-like substance. Shape: The Horsechestnut has an upright oval to rounded outline, which is very striking, especially as the new leaves emerge. The Horsechestnut is not a native tree and it is generally planted as a shade and ornamental tree. www.umaine.edu /umext/mainetreeclub/FactSheets/HorseChestnut.htm   (416 words)

Horsechestnut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) —The horsechestnut is a rather large tree, usually reaching 40 feet or more in height. The fruit is round and prickly and contains a large shining brown nut. —Horsechestnut bark is collected in autumn, and preference is given to the bark from the younger branches. www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/herbhunters/horsechestnut.html   (111 words)

Buckeye and Horsechestnut Nursery Trees The Common Horsechestnut is native to the a native to the Balkans of southern Europe across to the Himalayas, now is widely planted throughout the United States. A member of the Horsechestnut Family (Hippocastanaceae), the Horse (Aesculus hippocastanum) is just one of some 25 or so species in the Buckeye genus. The Common Horsechestnut is a medium sized tree varying from 25 to 60 feet tall, with a medium to wide spreading crown. www.cdr3.com /buckeyes   (1246 words)

TreeHelp.com: Trees: Species: Horsechestnut Horsechestnut casts dense shade, has a coarse texture and prefers a sunny exposure sheltered from wind. The panicles of white flowers produced at the branch tips are the main ornamental feature of Horsechestnut. Horsechestnut is weak wooded and develops leaf scorch during the summer. treehelp.com /trees/horsechestnut/horsechestnut-types-horsechestnut.asp   (136 words)

Horsechestnut Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is used to treat spider veins and varicose veins. An inherited weakness in the structure of veins, much more common in women than in men, predisposes a person to varicosities when veins are subjected to increased pressure over time. Horsechestnut is a promising alternative, primary used as a topical application. www.drweil.com /drw/u/id/ART00376   (190 words)

May/Red Horsechestnut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) The Red Horsechestnut has traditionally been one of the most popular trees in England and has gained popularity in this country over the last several decades as a hardy shade tree with beautiful foliage and flowers. The flowers of the Red Horsechestnut turn from creamy white to pink, and are conical and upright in shape. The Red Horsechestnut does not grow as tall as the Common Horsechestnut, normally reaching between 30 to 40 feet in height with an equal spread. users.ids.net /~ritrees/May99.html   (198 words)

Herballoveshop.com : Horsechestnut Standardized Extract - 90 Caps, (Nature's Way) Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) helps reduces blood vessel permeability and thereby reduces vascular frigidity and may be helpful in the treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, reduces swelling, bruising, fractures, brain trauma, strokes, spider veins, thrombophlebitis, venous insufficiency, leg cramps, congested uterus and cervix and congestion of the portal vessels. Nature's Way Horsechestnut (aesculus hippocastanum) extract provides aescin, a saponin that has been shown to support healthy tone to the veins of the lower extremities. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. www.herballoveshop.com /product.asp?PID=1740   (272 words)

44. OHIO BUCKEYE HORSECHESTNUT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) These trees are among the first to leaf out in the spring, and hungry animals on pasture may be tempted to eat them if no other forages are available. FIRST AID: If animals are observed eating Ohio Buckeye or Horsechestnut, contact a veterinarian immediately; emergency measures can be used to remove plant material from the digestive tract. SAFETY IN PREPARED FEEDS: Reports are unclear concerning the safety of Ohio Buckeye or Horsechestnut in processed feeds. vet.purdue.edu /depts/addl/toxic/plant44.htm   (387 words)

Horsechestnut Extract 300mg. Horsechestnut is a natural supplement that has been used in Europe for hundreds of years for strengthening blood vessel walls and varicose veins. Horsechestnut is a native herb of south Asia and is known to provide nutritional support for the circulatory system with particular benefit to the blood vessels and capillaries. Our Standardized Horsechestnut Extract is produced by a European phyto-pharmaceutical company and is manufactured under strict European quality control standards without the use of harsh solvents. www.virtuvites.com /horsechestnut_extract.htm   (198 words)

Trees of Winona State University The Aesculus species, which includes both the Ohio Buckeye and the Ruby Red Horsechestnut, are similar, but the Ruby Red Horsechestnut has brilliant large red flower clusters that bloom in late spring. A medium-sized tree, the Horsechestnut can grow to a height of 50 feet, though is most often seen at 30 to 40 feet tall. WSU faculty members, Tim and Susan Hatfield, sponsored this tree because of its beauty and close association with the Ohio Buckeye. www.winona.edu /publications/treebook/783.htm   (243 words)

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Buy Nature's Way Standardized Horsechestnut Extract, 250mg, Capsules Online at drugstore.com Horsechestnut Extract is standardized to 20% aescin, a saponin clinically shown to support healthy circulation, especially to the veins of the lower extremities*. Nature's Way standardized Horsechestnut extract is a scientifically advanced herbal product with a guaranteed level of important compounds necessary for maximum effectiveness. Our Horsechestnut extract is carefully tested and produced to certified quality standards. www.drugstore.com /product.asp?pid=30654   (295 words)

Horsechestnut Water trees thoroughly during dry periods in the summer and fall, and fertilize in the early spring to improve tree health. This beetle, in the adult stage, feeds upon a great variety of trees and plants, including horsechestnut. Feeding on horsechestnut foliage can be prevented by using sprays of acephate, azadirachtin, carbaryl or malathion, which are among the products registered for use against this pest in Connecticut. www.caes.state.ct.us /PlantPestHandbookFiles/pphH/pphhort.htm   (580 words)

Horsechestnut Seed (Aesculus Hippocastanum): A Proven Natural Treatment for Chronic Venous Insufficiency Dynamic ... In fact, in Germany, more prescriptions are written for the oral, standardized horsechestnut extract as a treatment for chronic venous insufficiency than for any other drug or supplement.1,2,3,4 Numerous clinical trials have documented the efficacy of horsechestnut supplementation in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and related circulatory problems. Overall, patients consistently report reduced leg pain, swelling, heaviness, pain, and fatigue with the use of horsechestnut seed extract.1,4,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 Horsechestnut has been shown to be very nontoxic in numerous animal studies.1 The American Medical Association published a noteworthy review article of horsechestnut in the Archives of Dermatology, highlighting the evidence to support the use of this supplement in cases of chronic venous insufficiency. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3987/is_200504/ai_n13602254   (592 words)

Horsechestnut Buckeye You are here: Home > Trees > Horsechestnut Buckeye The Horsechestnut Buckeye tree, Aesculus hippocastanum, is a beautiful, round-headed tree perfectly suited for use in smaller yards. This flowering tree has long, dense clusters of single, bright-red flowers and are very attractive and favored by hummingbirds. www.backyardgardener.com /nursery/product.php?prod_id=453144529   (96 words)

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