Synonym(s)
Folia Hippocastani; Horse chestnut leaves
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Hippocastani folia, the horse chestnut leavesconsisting of the fresh or dried aerial parts of Aesculus hippocastanum and preparations thereof.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
The preparations contain the hydroxycumarin glycosides aesculin, fraxin, scopolin. Furthermore the triterpenes quercitin, kaemperol, aescin, tannins and flavonoids.
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Anti-oedematous, anti-exudative and venous toning to support chronic venous insufficiency. It is also said to be effective in superficial thrombophlebitis.
The efficacy for the listed indications has not yet been sufficiently proven(negative report of Commission E).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles