Horse Chestnut contains Aescin which helps to promote circulation through the veins. It promotes a normal tone in the walls of the veins and improves the return of blood to the heart. This makes it very popular for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Aescin also has potent anti-inflammatory properties and has been demonstrated to reduce oedema swelling caused by trauma such as sports injuries, surgery and head injuries and haemmorhoids.
