Planetary Herbals Horse Chestnut Cream Tonifier - 4oz

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Internal use of Full Spectrum Horse Chestnut or Horse Chestnut Vein Strength, in conjunction with the external use of Horse Chestnut Cream, provides a dynamic two-step approach to vein support. It has been found to reduce inflammation related to injury, venous insufficiency, and swelling ( 10, 11, 12, 13). It is not possible for us to draw any conclusions about you, and any data collected as a result will never be passed on to third parties.

If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product. NOTE: While we'd never claim our cream treats medical conditions, we’ve had good feedback from clients suffering from aching or swollen legs and surface veins after using Happy Legs cream. In a review of 19 studies, 9 studies found that daily doses of 600 mg of horse chestnut extract containing 50 mg of aescin taken for up to 8 weeks reduced symptoms of CVI, including leg pain, swelling, and itchy legs ( 5). The extract is generally considered safe to take but comes with potential side effects and may interact with certain medications. Ingredients Deionized water, aloe vera leaf gel, glyceryl stearate (emulsifier), caprylic/capric triglyceride (emollient), glycerin, stearic acid, beeswax, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, methyl glucoses (from sugar plant), lecithin phospholipid, jojoba seed oil, tocopheryl acetate (natural vitamin E), benzyl alcohol (preservative), phenoxyethanol (preservative), xanthan gum, and grapefruit seed extract.

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In addition, studies showed that applying a topical ointment containing aescin could reduce inflammation and swelling after trauma, surgery, and sports injuries ( 14, 15). I can defo see a good (positive) pattern on people using it on their faces and other areas of the body that are not legs , and on legs is a bit mixed. Comparison of the bioavailability of beta-aescin after single oral administration of two different drug formulations containing an extract of horse-chestnut seeds]. However, these studies used concentrated amounts of aescin, and it’s unclear whether the amount found in horse chestnut seed extract would have the same effects.