Horse Chestnut Extract

Horse Chestnut Extract   20%,40% Aescins 

Brief Introduction

Horse chestnut trees are originated in northern India, Caucasus, and northern Greece, but have long time 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 this plant are toxic, however, Horse chestnut bark and leaves, as well as a standardized extract of the seed, are used in Europe.

Detailed Product Description 

Product name: Horse Chestnut P.E.

Latin name: Aescine  

Orginal plant:Aesculus hippocastanum L.

Active ingredient: Aescin    

Specification: 20%,40%

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

Main Functions

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 use for the tea also included arthritis and rheumatic pain and coughs.
It was applied to skin to treat some sores and rashes. 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 

Packing &Storage Condition

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