Heart & Circulation

Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum

Seed of a large European tree — not the edible chestnut despite the shared name. Standardized horse chestnut seed extract is one of the best-studied herbs for leg circulation, with evidence solid enou...

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Note Always use standardized extracts (typically 16–20% aescin) — raw seeds, leaves, bark, and unprocessed extracts contain a toxic compound called esculin Note Use caution with blood thinners — horse chestnut has mild anticoagulant action

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