What Does Aesculus Do?

Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) has been used for centuries as a treatment for dysentery, bronchitis, hemorrhoids, and venous problems in folk medicine. Clinical studies support its use in chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, and postoperative edema.

What is the function of Aesculus?

Aesculus Hippocastanum promotes thinning of blood and reduces swelling of the veins. It is also used to treat eczema, menstrual pain and tissue swelling from the bone fracture or any injury. Based on homoeopathic composition, it is safe to use and has no side effects.

Is Aesculus a Hippocastanum?

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a tree. Horse chestnut contains significant amounts of a poison called esculin and can cause death if eaten raw. ... People most commonly take horse chestnut seed extracts by mouth to treat poor circulation that can cause the legs to swell (chronic venous insufficiency or CVI).