Horse chestnut trees originated in northern India, the Caucasus, and northern Greece but have long been grown throughout Europe.Relatives in the same genus grow in the United States as California buckeye (A. californica) and Ohio buckeye (A. glabra). The seeds of these plants are toxic, howeverHorse chestnut bark and leaves, as well as a standardized extract of the seed, are used in Europe.

Product name: Horse Chestnut P.E.

Latin name: Aescine

Orginal plant:Aesculus hippocastanum L.

Active ingredient:Aescin   

Specification: 20%,40%,98%

CAS NO. :   6805-41-0

Appearance:Yellow brown powder

Molecular weight:1131.26

Molecular formula:C55H86O24

Solubility:Soluble in water, alcohol and ether, chloroform, insoluble in petroleum ether.Usage: Pharmaceuticals, healthcares,and cosmetics

Standardized horse chestnut extract is considered a valuable aid in treating varicose veins. 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
In folk medicine, horse chestnut teas were used to treat diarrhea and hemorrhoids. Traditional uses for the tea also included arthritis and rheumatic pain and coughs.
It was applied to the skin to treat some sores and rashes. But although a component of the bark (aesculin) is used in sunscreens in Europe, this phytomedicine is rarely used for topical application now.

1. anti-inflammatory effects

2. to eliminate swelling, for the treatment of cerebral edema, trauma or surgery due to swelling, but also for disorders of the venous return.

3. anti-exudative effect, restore the capillary permeability, protect blood vessels and reduce blood viscosity

Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf life: 24Months when properly stored.

Packing: 25/kg paper drum and two plastic-bags inside