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Description
Horse Chestnut is also known by the names Buckeye and Spanish Chestnut. Note: do not confuse Horse Chestnut with its North American relative Aesculusglabra californica, California Buckeye. The name Horse Chestnut arises historically from the use of this herb to treat horse's coughs, as well as being used as animal feed. The Horse Chestnut tree is native to Asia and northern Greece, but it is now cultivated in many areas of Europe and North America. The tree produces fruits that are made up of spiny capsules containing one to three large seeds, known as Horse Chestnuts. The tree grows from 50 to 80 feet high. The Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum, which has also been known as Hippocastanum vulgare, is an entirely different tree from the Sweet Chestnut (a culinary herb), to which it is not even distantly related. An old folk remedy to treat hemorrhoids and arthritis using Horse Chestnut was to simply carry a chestnut around in one's pocket until it hardened, then replace it with a fresh one. The parts of this plant used medicinally are the seeds, bark, and leaves.
Primary chemical constituents of Horse Chestnut include saponins (aescin), glycosides (aesculin and fraxin), hydroquinine, tannins, and flavones. It is believed that the aescin content inhibits inflammation in cells without weakening phagocytosis. The unique actions of Horse Chestnut are on the vessels of the circulatory system. This herb seems to increase the strength and tone of the veins, in particular. It inhibits the enzyme hyaluronidase, and makes veins less permeable and less fragile.
Horse Chestnut can improve the tone of veins and increase the flow of blood through them. Horse Chestnut leaves have been used as a cough remedy and to reduce fevers. They were also believed to reduce pain and inflammation of arthritis and rheumatism. Externally, Horse Chestnut has been used as a lotion for pain relief from hemorrhoids, rheumatism, swellings, varicose veins, and leg ulcers. Primary internal uses for Horse Chestnut are for support of capillary weakness, edema, frostbite, hemorrhoids, phlebitis, and varicose veins. Horse Chestnut also helps move congestion, and strengthening the capillaries while decreasing their permeability. Horse Chestnut is also utilized extensively in Europe as an anti-inflammatory agent for a variety of health conditions, in addition to being used for vascular problems.
A topical aescin preparation is very popular in Europe for the treatment of acute sprains during sporting events. Scientific studies (randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled) have shown that Horse Chestnut can reduce edema. A clinical study compared Horse Chestnut extract to compression stockings and placebo for varicose veins - both the herbal medicine and the stockings significantly reduced edema of the lower legs compared to placebo.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
Discontinue use if you experience itching or nausea.
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