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In order to obtain a preparation which is highly effective on the one hand, yet low in risk and side effects on the other, the expedient solution was to unite a number of various homeopathic single-remedy medications and homeopathically single-remedy medications and homeopathically adjusted allopathic medications within one single combination preparation.
Through the multiplicity of constituents within Compositae preparations, a broad, in-depth therapeutic effect is achieved. The basis for this are the various points of action at which the constituent medications develop their efficacy.
Horse Chestnut Aesulus hippocastanum L.
Family: Hippocastanaceae.
Other Names: Rosskastanie (German); châtaignier de cheval, marronnier d'Inde (French); castagna amare (Italian); castaño de Iridias (Spanish).
Description: Horse chestnut is a deciduous tree of up to 30 m high with large, compound leaves and attractive white flowers spotted with pink. The large, brown, nut-like seeds have a shiny surface and are borne in spiny capsules. Other Aesculus species are used in homoeopathy, such as A. glabra, A. octandra, A. pavia and A. x rubicunda.
Origin: Horse chestnut occurs naturally from Eastern Europe (the Balkans) to central Asia (the Himalayas). The original species is widely cultivated but several hybrids are also found in gardens and parks.
Parts Used: Mainly the seeds (Hippocastani semen); less often the leaves (Hippocastani folium) or bark.
Therapeutic Category: Anti-inflammatory, venotonic and anti-oedema.
Uses and Properties: Seed extracts are commonly used to treat varicose veins, ulcerations and piles, as well as other symptoms of venous and lymphatic vessel insufficiency, especially of the legs. It is sometimes employed to treat rheumatism and fever. Seeds were formerly used as washing powder.
Active Ingredients: Seeds contain a mixture of triterpene saponins (collectively known as aescin) it concentrations of up to 5% of the dry weight. Extract are used to adjust the level of aescin to the requirn level (16-21%). The main saponins are glycosides of two triterpenoids, protoaescigenin and barringtogenol C. The seed coat contains proanthocyanidins (oligomers of epicatechol and catechol) of which procyanidin B2 is a main component.
Pharmacological Effects: Aescin, as well the dry seed extract, have proven anti-exudate and venotonic (vascular-tightening) activity. The saponins and possibly the tannins of horse chestnut have inflammatory and anti-oedema activities. They increase vascular tone and increase the stability of capillary veins.
Preparation and Dosage (Horse Chestnut Herb): Special extracts of dried seeds are mainly used in modern phytotherapy. The daily oral dose is 250 to 750 mg dry extract (equivalent to 30 to 150 mg aescin); taken twice per day. Tinctures (of the seeds, leaves or bark) are also used both internally (to be drunk, or gargled in the case of mouth ulcers) and components of skin creams.
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Directions
Adults: In general, 10 drops 3 times daily. In acute cases, initially 10 drops every 15 minutes (for a period of up to 2 hours). Long-term administration of this preparation (for several months) must be supervised by a therapist.
Ingredients
100 mL Contains:
Aesculus hippocastanum D1 - 10mL
Apis mellifica D4 - 1 mL
Arnica montana, radix D3 - 1 mL
Baptista tinctoria D4 - 1 mL
Baryta iodata D6 - 1 mL
Acidum benzoicum e resina D4 - 1 mL
Colchicum autumnale D4 - 1 mL
Cuprum metallicum D13 - 1 mL
Dulcamara D4 - 1 mL
Echinacea angustifolia D2 - 1 mL
Eupatorium cannabinum D3 - 1 mL
Ginkgo biloba D2 - 1 mL
Hamamelis virginiana D4 - 1 mL
Rhus toxicodendron D4 - 1 mL
Ruta graveolens D4 - 1 mL
Solanum nigrum D6 - 1 mL
Tabacum D10 - 1 mL
Viscum album D3 - 1 mL
35 vol. % alcohol
Cautions
Avoid if pregnant or hypersensitive to one of the active ingredients or excipients, or to botanicals of the Compositae family or the genus Rhus of the Anacardiaceae family.
As a general principle, based on possible immunological reactions after the intake of Echinacea, avoid in cases of progressive systemic disorders such as tuberculosis, leukocytosis, collagen vascular diseases, multiple sclerosis, HIV infection, full-blown AIDS and other autoimmune disorders. This preparation includes an iodine-containing ingredient.
The advice of a therapist is recommended in cases of thyroid disorders with reduced iodine tolerance.
Side Effects
In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Skin rashes and itching have been observed after use of Echinacea products. In rare cases, facial edema, respiratory distress, dizziness, and hypertension have also been noted.
Additional Information
Did you know...
that Heel medications are based on homotoxicology, which bridges the gap between conventional medicine and homeopathy?
that many clinical studies as well as basic research have confirmed the efficacy of Heel medications?
that Heel is the leading seller of homeopathic medications in Germany, the only pharmaceutical company offering antihomotoxic medications, and the top producer of injectable homeopathic medications (70 million ampules per year)?
that Heel provides continuing education for health-care professionals throughout the world?
that Heel employs more then 800 people worldwide?
that Heel has affiliates and representatives in more than 50 countries?
that seventy percent of all patients prefer natural treatments?
that fifty percent of the licensed physicians in Germany prescribe homeopathic medicines on a regular basis?
"Every disease is a meaningful defensive measure on the part of the body, an attempt to compensate for damage caused by homotoxins. Therefore, supporting the body's antihomotoxic (toxin-eliminating) efforts is the most effective and well-tolerated form of treatment." -Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg, M. D.
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