In the arsenal of traditional medicine, there are many recipes for the fight against joint diseases - ointments, rubs and compresses. And chestnuts in this list are not the last, but rather the leading place - namely about its use in folk medicine and effective recipes in the fight against joint diseases and we’ll talk further.
Chestnut as a medicinal plant
Horse chestnut (also called horse chestnut)– a deciduous tree, with an expanded crown, with large and complex, oppositely placed leaves, planted on long cuttings, 5 or 7 palmate. On average, a mature tree can reach 25 meters in height.
Chestnut blooms in May - the flowers are bell-shaped and bisexual, the color ranges from white to pale pink, with velvet edges.
In the period from September to October, the fruits ripen - these are tricuspid boxes, covered with thorns and round in shape, similar to nuts, each of which contains seeds. The seeds are flattened and shiny fruits, dark brown and gray in color.
The plant grows in broad-leaved forests, although it serves as a beautiful ornamental tree for landscaping park areas.
Medicinal properties of horse chestnut
For medicinal purposes, doctors and pharmacists, folk herbalists use the bark and flowers, leaves and, of course, chestnut fruits - the inflorescences are collected in May, the fruits in September-October, dried and then used in many ointments and tinctures.
Each part of the chestnut is rich in tannins and glycosides, fatty oils and vitamins, pectin substances - all of them are correct use help to successfully cure many diseases.
What benefits can horse chestnut and its parts bring?
First of all, experts talk about the following beneficial properties of chestnut:
- This is a powerful natural pain reliever and has a pronounced disinfecting effect., suppressing growth and development, the influence of pathogenic microflora.
- Acts as a natural antiseptic and helps relieve inflammation.
- When taken orally, it has a mild diuretic effect and thereby helps relieve pathological swelling.
- Have a rejuvenating effect on the body.
- Chestnut is the first remedy for strengthening the walls of blood vessels, and therefore products with it are often used for varicose veins.
Chestnut-based tinctures and teas have a diaphoretic and antipyretic effect.
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How and when to collect chestnuts?
It is recommended to collect chestnut flowers in the month of May, during the period of active flowering of the tree - large inflorescences are selected, without visible damage or attack by insects. It is better to collect in the afternoon, when the dew has subsided and the flowers have fully opened.
The nuts are collected in September - October; if it is necessary to harvest the bark, it is collected in early spring. The buds are collected at the beginning of March and the leaves - preferably at the beginning of summer.
Chestnut nuts are harvested in the fall
Contraindications
Many tinctures and teas, compresses with the addition of chestnut fruits and flowers are considered by many herbalists and traditional healers to be practically safe to use. But in some cases, experts say that it is necessary to take into account existing restrictions and contraindications.
Such contraindications are diseases and conditions:
- The period of gestation and lactation.
- Kidney failure and kidney problems.
- Intestinal dysfunction.
- Diagnosed tuberculosis and severe forms of anemia.
- Low blood pressure.
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The use of chestnut in folk medicine
In folk and traditional medicine Chestnut has found its wide application - it is actively used in the treatment of the following diseases: 
- malaria and dysbacteriosis;
- tuberculosis and bronchitis;
- diarrhea and protrusion of hemorrhoids;
- for leukemia and gallbladder diseases;
- for sexual dysfunction and prostatitis;
- ulcers, gastritis and increased acidity of the gastrointestinal tract;
- with heavy and prolonged uterine bleeding and diseases vascular system;
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- with anemia and whooping cough;
- heart pathology and inflammation of the muscle corset.
Chestnut medicine recipes
In the arsenal of traditional medicine and modern pharmaceuticals, there are many recipes using chestnut bark and inflorescences, fruits and leaves. There are many types of medicines you can prepare at home.
Chestnut tincture with vodka for joints
Recipe No. 1. To prepare this recipe you need: 
- take 600 gr. ground chestnut - the raw material is poured with a liter of vodka;
- then infuse the resulting solution for 2 weeks in a dark, cool place;
- After this period, the tincture is filtered through cheesecloth.
The finished product is taken 30-40 drops, dissolved in a glass of water after a meal, although it can also be used for external rubbing and compresses.
Recipe No. 2. To prepare the following vodka tincture:
- take 2 tbsp. inflorescences with a slide and infuse them for 10 days in half a liter of vodka;
- filter the infusion through cheesecloth or a fine strainer;
- drink 30 drops 2-3 times a day, always after meals.
Alcohol tincture
Chestnut peel tincture also has excellent positive therapeutic results in the fight against joint diseases.
Recipe No. 1. Alcohol tincture can be made as follows: 
- it is enough to take 45-50 chestnut skins and split them;
- then pour in half a liter of alcohol and leave for 2 weeks;
- After straining, take 30 drops. half an hour before meals.
This tincture is also used for external rubbing.
Recipe No. 2. Another cooking method:
- Ripe chestnuts are ground in a meat grinder and filled with alcohol in a glass container - 1 liter. alcohol base take 300 g. fruits;
- leave in the refrigerator for a week;
- After straining, drink 25 drops. 2 times a day after meals.
This tincture is especially effective for salt deposition in joints.
Chestnut decoction and tea
The simplest recipe for preparing simple and effective means- this is an infusion or decoction in boiling water: 
- For this, take chestnut leaves and inflorescences - 50 grams is enough. dry raw materials, pour them into glasses of boiling water;
- Having covered, let it brew for half an hour;
- They drink half a glass of this tea in the morning and evening.
A more concentrated decoction can be obtained by preparing the following recipe:
- For a glass of boiling water, also take 50 grams. dried inflorescences;
- then boil them for 30 minutes in a water bath;
- drink like tea, adding honey to taste.
Experts in traditional medicine recommend drinking a tincture or decoction of chestnut flowers every spring, while the chestnut tree is in bloom, for 2-3 weeks, since such products have a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating effect on the body. In addition, in this way you can support weakened immunity.
Ointment for joints
For external use, ointments made using chestnut fruits and inflorescences have a positive therapeutic effect.
To prepare it take:
- 5 chestnut fruits, ground in a meat grinder or dried 5 tbsp. with a hill of inflorescences;
- fill them with half a liter of vegetable, preferably unrefined, oil;
- then boil in a water bath for an hour, allow to cool and filter.
You can also prepare an ointment based on lard: 
- Add 100 grams to half a kilo of melted pork fat. ground dried chestnuts;
- then boil the mixture in a water bath for half an hour;
- in this state they insist for a day;
- This is repeated for 3 days, then filtered while warm.
Compress for joints for pain
Chestnut also has a pronounced analgesic effect - in this case, healing properties can be used.
Compress preparation process:
- take chestnut bark and flowers - 5 tbsp each. l.;
- pour the mixture with a glass of boiling water and leave for an hour;
- then add another 300 ml of water and put it on the stove - when it boils, remove it from the heat;
- Soak a napkin in this decoction and apply it to the sore joints for half an hour.
The following recipe for lotions is alcohol-based:
- 20 gr. chestnut colors pour a liter of alcohol onto the floor;
- it is infused for 14 days;
- The fabric is soaked in this solution, applied to the sore joints, wrapped in polyethylene and heat.
Chestnut joint rub
A chestnut-based rub for a sore joint is a real godsend.
At the same time, preparing it is simple:
- first of all, the chestnuts are peeled and the white pulp is ground in a coffee grinder;
- then take 3 tbsp. l. – they are poured with half a liter of vodka and left for at least 3 weeks;
- after that it should be strained and used for external rubbing of the affected joint - it improves blood flow and metabolic processes, warms and relieves pain.
Medicines from horse chestnut flowers
To prepare medicine from chestnut inflorescences: 
- take 5 tbsp. l. inflorescences and infused in 250 ml of vodka or alcohol;
- then leave in the refrigerator for ten days;
- after straining, take 30-35 drops in the morning and evening 30-40 minutes before meals.
Another recipe with vegetable oil:
- take 50 gr. dry chestnut inflorescences and fill them with 300 ml. any vegetable oil;
- then the mass is boiled over low heat for half an hour;
- After removing from the stove, cool to room temperature and, after straining, pour into a glass container.
This mixture not only helps with joint pain, but also does an excellent job of healing wounds and burns.
Chestnut tincture for varicose veins
First recipe: 
- grind the chestnut fruits and pour them into a glass container;
- they are filled with vodka so that the liquid covers the raw material completely and plus a centimeter on top;
- infuse for 3 weeks in the refrigerator and, after straining, use it externally for varicose veins.
To strengthen the walls of blood vessels from the inside, an alcoholic infusion of inflorescences and peeled chestnut fruits is prepared:
- for this they take 25 grams. each component and pour 600 ml of vodka;
- insist for 2 weeks;
- Take this tincture 35-40 drops. 3-4 times a day.
Pharmaceutical medicines for joints with chestnut
For external use, chestnuts can be freely purchased at the pharmacy. But you should not choose them and use them yourself - it is important to agree on the choice and dosage regimen with your doctor.
IMPORTANT! The main thing is not to self-medicate and coordinate each choice of a particular drug with your doctor.
- Liquid "Eskuzan"- chestnut and thiamine extract, tones the walls of blood vessels and has antioxidant properties, relieves inflammation and strengthens veins. Most often prescribed for chronic form venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids and muscle pain, hematomas and ulcers, thrombophlebitis. The drug is supplied not only in the form of drops, but also tablets and ointments.
- – cream and gel prepared from horse chestnut have a beneficial effect on the condition of blood vessels, strengthening them, relieves pain and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The main thing is not to apply it to skin with open, fresh wounds.
- Ginkor gel– contains extract of chestnut fruits and ginkgo biloba leaves, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and increases their tone, relieving pathological swelling, stopping the inflammatory process. Suitable even for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
- Heparin ointment– reduces the level of blood clotting, and thereby preventing the formation of blood clots, accelerates metabolic processes in the walls of veins and blood vessels. Prescribed during pathological processes aggravated by trophic ulcers.
Aescusan liquid Ginkor gel Venitan gel Heparin ointment
It serves not only as a decoration for parks and alleys. The plant contains useful substances that are widely used in official and traditional medicine. The raw materials are used for preparing decoctions, infusions, creams, and tinctures. Chestnut alcohol tincture has excellent medicinal properties, but there are also contraindications that should not be forgotten when taking the medicine.
Composition that cures
The benefits of chestnut tincture are due to the rich composition of chestnut fruitsChestnut fruits are rich in:
- saponins;
- starch;
- protein;
- vitamins C, K, group B.
Saponins - organic compounds, which have many medicinal properties - strengthen blood vessels, prevent blood clots.
The bark has an astringent and bactericidal effect. These properties are provided by tannins. Esculin and escin have a positive effect on blood vessels.
Flowers and leaves are rich in flavonoids, which help reduce A/D, relieve tachycardia, and increase vascular elasticity. The list of useful substances is supplemented by microelements (iron, zinc, calcium).
Indications for use
This composition gives chestnut tincture remarkable medicinal properties. The tincture of flowers has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, the peel of the fruit reduces inflammation and pain, the seed eliminates the inflammatory process.
In folk medicine, the extract is used for:
- hemorrhoids;
- inflammation of the veins;
- arthritis;
- rheumatic, gouty pain.
Alcohol tincture of chestnut for varicose veins has been used internally and topically for a long time.
You will learn all the details about the indications for the use of chestnut tincture from the video:
How does the medicine work for varicose veins?
Exulin and excicin included in the composition reduce blood clotting and reduce wall permeability. This allows blood to move more freely through the veins. As a result, the veins suffer less from stretching and pressure from a large volume.
The vascular walls become stronger, swelling of the legs and the likelihood of blood clots are reduced. The threat of embolism is reduced.
With regular use of chestnut tincture for varicose veins and the absence of contraindications, the following is observed:
- reduction of swelling and heaviness of the legs;
- smoothing of the vascular network;
- improvement of the skin;
- resorption of subcutaneous hematomas;
- no progression of the disease.
Apple cider vinegar will also help cope with the problem of varicose veins.
Effect of tincture on joints
When joints are damaged (arthritis, arthrosis), severe inflammation occurs. The joint becomes inactive, swollen, and severe pain appears. Aescin, which is part of chestnut, improves blood supply, normalizes the permeability of the walls, and increases their strength. As a result, the inflammatory process fades away.
Often the cause of joint diseases is a failure in immune system. Saponins help strengthen the body and increase vitality.
Effect of systematic use of chestnut tincture with vodka for joints:
- reducing the sensation of pain;
- reduction of swelling;
- restoration of mobility;
- increased muscle tone;
- strengthening the immune system.
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When the drug should not be used
Despite the remarkable qualities of the extract, it must be used with caution.
Contraindications to the use of horse chestnut tincture are:
- gastritis with low pH;
- tendency to constipation;
- menstrual cycle disorders;
- low A/D;
- decreased blood clotting.
During long-term treatment to prevent bleeding, it is necessary to periodically do blood tests to monitor the prothrombin index.
How to prepare raw materials
The medicine can be prepared at any time of the year, but the raw materials should be taken care of in advance. Flowers are harvested in May, in the first days of flowering, fruits - in the fall, after they are fully ripe.
The flowers are picked from the inflorescences and dried in the shade in the air. Can also be dried indoors. To do this, the flowers are laid out on paper and stirred periodically.
The fruits are freed from the pericarp and dried, scattered on racks. Drying takes about a month. You can use a dryer. The temperature in it should be 40-600C. In this case, the drying time is reduced to 2-3 days. Raw materials are stored for 2 years in linen bags.
Collect raw materials only from trees that grow away from busy highways.
How to prepare and take the tincture
When preparing the product, remember that chestnut extract has potent properties. Therefore, it is very important to observe the proportions when preparing the drug and a clear dosage when using it.
Exists a large number of the most different recipes. Herbalists give advice on how to prepare chestnut flower tincture with vodka and how to use it.
Recipe No. 1
Necessary:
- chestnut flowers - 20.0;
- vodka - 500.0.
Add vodka to the raw material. The drug will be ready in 2 weeks. The resulting product must be filtered. Directions for use: 25 drops before meals. Duration of therapy is 20 days. The drug can be used to rub joints.
Vodka can be replaced with moonshine. You will learn the detailed recipe from the video:
Recipe No. 2
Healers also give other advice on how to make chestnut tincture for varicose veins for topical use.
Necessary:
- chestnut fruits - 300.0;
- medical alcohol - 250.0.
Pass the fruits with peel through a meat grinder. Place the mixture in a glass container and add alcohol. Insist in a place where light does not penetrate. The medicine will be ready in a week.
This chestnut tincture with alcohol is used for compresses for varicose veins. Natural fabric is soaked in the solution and fixed on the sore spot for an hour.
The product helps well with radiculitis and salt deposits.
Recipe No. 3
For compresses for varicose veins, you can use chestnut peel tincture.
Take:
- crushed peel - 50.0;
- vodka - 500.0.
Add vodka to the peel. In order for the medicine to be prepared correctly, the container must be tightly closed and placed in a place without light. Let it brew for 2 weeks. After 14 days, strain.
Pharmaceutical industry drugs
To make a tincture of chestnut flowers for varicose veins, you need the flowers of the plant. But often the disease catches us at the most inopportune moment, and we do not have the necessary ingredients at hand to prepare the medicine. Fortunately, horse chestnut has received recognition from official medicine and preparations based on it can be purchased at the pharmacy.
The most common drug is Aescusan. It contains fruit extract and vitamin B1. The product fights inflammation and swelling, has a beneficial effect on blood vessels.
Whatever treatment you choose, consult your doctor before using it. The specialist will tell you how to take chestnut tincture for varicose veins correctly and indicate the duration of its use. Do not neglect your doctor’s advice; self-medication can lead to the most undesirable consequences.
Similar materials
The medicinal properties and contraindications of horse chestnut were first tested by a French doctor in 1896. He successfully used this medicine to treat hemorrhoids. And he revealed the main value of chestnut - its venotonic, vascular-strengthening properties. The plant prevents the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. The need for this plant in modern medical practice It's increasing every year. Many medicines can be prepared at home, but no pharmacy can do without ointments, suppositories, capsules, injections, tablets, or tinctures based on horse chestnut. Unfortunately, the number vascular diseases has grown significantly and “rejuvenated”.
Features of horse chestnut
What are the beneficial properties of horse chestnut? What parts of the plant can be used for medicinal purposes? How to procure raw materials? For what diseases can it be taken? What are the possible contraindications?
Area
There is no need to give a botanical description of horse chestnut. A beloved, beautiful and very ancient tree by many. In the pre-glacial period, entire chestnut groves were found in Europe. Northern Greece is considered the birthplace of this species. The tree is found in Southern, Eastern, and Central Europe; it grows in India, North America, East Asia, China, and Japan. Chestnut is often grown as an ornamental plant. With its crown and beautiful candles in the spring, the tree decorates city parks, alleys, and gardens.
Water chestnut does not belong to the Sapindaceae family. This is what people call the sweet marsh herb, or Chinese water chestnut. Widely used in cooking, especially in China. Rich in carbohydrates, potassium, manganese, vitamin B6.
Blank
Healing properties are found in all parts of the plant - fruits, fruit peel, leaves, branches, bark, flowers.
- When to start harvesting. Horse chestnut flowers are harvested in May-June. It is also recommended to remove leaves during the flowering period. The fruits are collected in the fall, and the bark and branches in early spring.
- Drying Features. Leaves and flowers are dried in natural conditions, avoiding direct sunlight. The fruits are collected under the trees, shaken off, and picked. You can dry it in natural conditions, but in cold and damp conditions, use electric dryers (however, the temperature should not exceed 25°C).
- Storage . All parts of the plant can be stored for no more than 1 year; they must be protected from dampness.
The use of horse chestnut fruits as feed raw materials has been known for a long time. It is also known that the fruits were endowed with special magical power- you were supposed to carry 3 fruits in your pocket or bag to ward off all diseases. It was only at the end of the 19th century that the medicinal properties of this plant were discovered and they officially began to use it in pharmaceuticals and prepare it as a medicinal raw material.
Healing effect
- What are the medicinal properties of chestnut flowers? They contain flavonoids, tannins, mucus, pectins, and glycosides. The most valuable of the flavonoids is quercecin, which stimulates tissue metabolic processes, tones the cardiovascular system, normalizes blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, swelling, and acts as a wound healing agent. Also refers to strong antioxidants.
- What is the value of fruits (seeds)? They contain a lot of glycosides, saponins, thiamine, tannins, fatty oil and vitamin C. The most valuable substance in the fruits is the saponin escin, which lowers blood viscosity. The glycosidic substance esculin is also valued. It stimulates the production of antithrombin, strengthens capillaries, reduces their permeability, and improves blood flow to the veins.
The same beneficial substances are found in the bark, branches and leaves of the tree.
Pharmachologic effect:
- hemostatic;
- absorbable;
- wound healing;
- vaso-strengthening;
- bactericidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- astringent;
- pain reliever;
- decongestant;
- anticonvulsant;
- venotonic.
Indications for use
For what symptoms and diseases does treatment with horse chestnut give a positive result?
- Phlebeurysm. A common disease in which the venous walls become thinner, the lumen of the vessels increases, and nodes form. Varicose veins are most often diagnosed in the lower extremities, although pathology can be in the esophagus, rectum, and spermatic cord. Horse chestnut for varicose veins strengthens the walls of capillaries and veins, resolves nodes, and prevents the formation of blood clots.
- ENT organs. Decoctions and infusions are used to rinse the nose for sinusitis, and to disinfect the nasal passages for a runny nose. Also, these products are good antiseptics for the mouth and throat.
- Respiratory system . At colds, ARVI, flu, bronchitis, tracheitis, the remedy can be taken orally for cough. Chestnut relieves inflammation of the respiratory system well.
- Digestive system. The product is effective for diseases of the spleen, liver, pancreas, gastritis with increased acidity. It has a beneficial effect on digestion and relieves inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
- The cardiovascular system. It is useful to drink for atherosclerosis and high blood cholesterol. Relieves spasms in blood vessels, indicated for heart diseases, high blood pressure. For thrombophlebitis, it relieves pain, swelling, and resolves blood clots.
- Joints and muscles. Used externally to treat rheumatism, neuralgia, arthritis.
- For women . Since the plant has hemostatic properties and promotes blood clotting, it is prescribed to stop uterine bleeding. For inflammation of the female genital organs, they can be prescribed complex therapy douching and baths of fruit crusts.
- For men . The product is useful to drink for inflammation prostate gland. Another indication for use is varicocele - dilation of the veins in the spermatic cord of the inguinal canal. The disease leads to blood stagnation, a decrease in the number and motility of sperm, which can lead to male infertility. Treatment depends on the severity and stage of the disease. Surgical treatment is usually prescribed.
As a hemostatic agent, horse chestnut is used not only for uterine, but also for nasal, pulmonary, and intestinal bleeding.
What are the contraindications for horse chestnut? Acute renal, heart failure; increased blood clotting; individual intolerance and allergy to chestnut saponin (escin); gastritis with decreased secretion; chronic constipation. There have been cases of horse chestnut poisoning in children, so its oral use in childhood is prohibited. Also, you should not take this herbal medicine during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.
Preparation and use at home
What are the uses of horse chestnut in folk medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, and scientific medicine?
Pharmacy drugs
Horse chestnut preparations are freely sold in pharmacies. However, before using them, a mandatory consultation with a doctor is required.
- Liquid extract of horse chestnut “Aescusan”. The drug contains horse chestnut extract and thiamine. The product has a pronounced venotonic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and capillary protective effect. It is prescribed for chronic venous insufficiency and is taken long course(up to 3 months) under strict medical supervision. The product also helps with hemorrhoids, cramps, muscle pain, swelling; eliminates vascular mesh, hematomas, heals ulcers with thrombophlebitis. It is drunk to prevent atherosclerosis, stroke, and thrombophlebitis. In addition to the liquid extract, tablets or ointment, Escusan gel are offered.
- Candles with dry extract of horse chestnut bark. Prescribed for hemorrhoids and rectal fissures. It is often used in combination with other herbs - belladonna, chamomile, yarrow, gorse, galangal.
- Horse chestnut ointment. An ointment option can be a cream, gel, or foot balm. The main indications for use are thrombophlebitis, varicose veins veins, prevention of thrombosis, edema, vein damage, post-traumatic care. Do not use on open wounds, rashes, or ulcers on the skin. Ointments can only be plant origin with the addition of other herbs. For example, chestnut and mint go well together. This ointment is used for fatigue, heaviness, and swelling in the legs. Often the plant is combined with leaves of grapes and ginkgo trees, as well as the synthetic substance troxerutin.
Decoction
Most often, a decoction is prepared from tree bark. It is taken for diarrhea, cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, inflammation of the liver and spleen, shortness of breath, anemia. Helps with digestive disorders, gastritis with high acidity, hemorrhoids.
Preparation of bark decoction
- Take 1 tbsp. l. chestnut bark.
- Pour a glass of boiling water.
- Boil for 1 minute.
- Leave for 1 hour.
Before use, strain the decoction. Take 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day after meals. Externally used to treat the throat and sinuses.
Preparation of fruit decoction
- Take 20 g of crushed fruits (along with the fruit rind).
- Fill with 2 glasses of water.
- Boil for 10 minutes.
- Leave for 4 hours.
Before use you need to strain. This decoction is often used externally in the form of compresses and lotions for treatment. purulent wounds, ulcers with thrombophlebitis. It is also prescribed for douching for uterine bleeding, sitz baths and enemas for hemorrhoids.
Infusion
The infusion can be prepared from bark, fruits, flowers, leaves, collected or separately.
Recipe for infusion from fruit peels
- Take 1 tbsp. l. crushed raw materials.
- Pour a glass of boiling water.
- Leave for 1 hour.
- Strain.
This infusion is taken 1 tsp. 3 times a day after meals.
Bark infusion recipe
- Take 1 tbsp. l. crushed bark.
- Pour 2 cups boiling water.
- Leave for 8 hours.
- Strain.
This infusion is taken before meals - ½ glass 4 times a day. Helps with internal bleeding, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Fresh Juice
When the chestnuts are in bloom, you can make fresh juice. To do this, you need to grind the flowers using a meat grinder and squeeze out the juice through cheesecloth. You can drink the juice twice a day, 20–30 drops, diluting them in ¼ glass of water. This remedy is most effective for varicose veins in the legs and hemorrhoids.
Tincture
What is the use of horse chestnut tincture? This effective medicine for diseases of the joints and muscles. It is used in the form of rubbing for arthrosis, neuralgia, rheumatism, gout.
Chestnut flower tincture
- Take 5 tbsp. l. flowers.
- Pour in ½ liter of vodka (40% alcohol).
- Leave for 14 days.
- Strain.
This is an effective pain reliever for joint and muscle pain.
Tincture of chestnut fruits with vodka
- Grind 10 ripe fruits.
- Pour in ½ liter of vodka.
- Strain.
Used for rubbing, after the procedure it is recommended to insulate painful areas.
Oil
Chestnut oil extract can be purchased at a herbal pharmacy, but you can also prepare it yourself from the flowers and fruits of the tree. To enhance the therapeutic effect, it is recommended to make an extract with grape seed oil. But you can use any other vegetable oil.
How to make horse chestnut oil
- Take 2 tbsp. l. crushed raw materials.
- Pour 10 tbsp. l. grape seed oils.
- Leave for 14 days in a warm place.
- Strain.
It has a venotropic effect and is used externally (rubbed into the skin) in courses of 10 days. It helps not only with varicose veins, but also strengthens the walls of capillaries, eliminates vascular mesh on the face, relieves leg fatigue, muscle and joint pain. Acts as a lymphatic drainage agent, enhances the outflow of lymph, so it is used for cellulite and swelling.
Honey
It is known that chestnut is an excellent honey plant. Moreover, horse chestnut and chestnut produce different types of honey, but both are valued as a medicine. What are the features of chestnut honey?
- From horse chestnut. Transparent, liquid, crystallizes quickly, it is usually not left for bees for the winter. Therefore, all honey is considered commercial.
- From seed chestnut. Tart, bitter taste. Dark in color, thin, crystallizes slowly. The aroma is reminiscent of chestnut flowers. Leave it for the bees to spend the winter.
- Medicinal use. Like any honey, it has biocidal properties and helps with inflammation of the respiratory system, digestion, and urinary system. Supports the cardiovascular system, normalizes blood pressure. It is taken orally for varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, and atherosclerosis. A powerful natural antioxidant that helps eliminate toxins and waste.
Read more about it in our other article.
Use in cooking
Horse chestnuts are used only for medicinal purposes; they are not suitable for consumption - they are bitter and astringent in taste. Sometimes they are mixed into animal feed in the form of flour. Edible chestnuts include fruits from other tree families. The most famous of them is the sowing chestnut, or true, edible, noble (belongs to the beech family). This tree loves a humid, warm subtropical climate - the Mediterranean, Asia Minor, the Caucasus. In Russia, this tree can be found on the Black Sea coast, more often in the Tuapse region. For example, in France, where they love the roasted fruits of this tree, a separate variety of chestnut was developed - kugurdon. Every year in France, the Chestnut Festival is celebrated in October. In France, these fruits are eaten raw, fried, boiled, baked, added to meat and vegetable dishes. Delicacies are prepared from them - ice cream, pastries, cakes, sweets.
Horse chestnut is the first remedy for diseases of cardio-vascular system. It is mainly used for varicose veins, including hemorrhoids, and for rheumatic and gouty pain. This is a valuable raw material not only in folk medicine, but also in pharmaceuticals. Medicines are prepared from it in the form of liquid extract, ointments, balms, gels, tablets, rectal suppositories.
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Traditional medicine has long used horse chestnut in the treatment of many diseases, including hemorrhoids, thrombophlebitis, bleeding, varicose veins, etc. But official medicine does not lag behind unofficial medicine, including this plant in many medicines. Let's talk about the properties thanks to which horse chestnut has won its place in the pharmacopoeia, how to properly take and prepare preparations from this plant, which has a wide range of effects on the human body. In addition, this article will provide recipes for remedies that will help get rid of diseases such as arthritis, arthrosis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.Description of the horse chestnut plant
horse chestnut(epithet ordinary helps to distinguish it from other species belonging to the genus horse chestnut) belongs to the Horse-chestnut family, and is a tree whose height reaches 36 meters. Horse chestnut (hereinafter this name will be used, without the epithet “ordinary”) has a low-hanging, spreading, dome-shaped crown and a trunk of a regular cylindrical shape. Moreover, the trunk of this wind-resistant plant with a powerful root system is covered in dark brown lamellar bark.
Horse chestnut leaves are palmately compound and slightly toothed, with long petioles.
White flowers, enclosed in erect cone-shaped panicles, the size of which is 10 - 30 cm, have small yellow spots(or specks). Each panicle consists of 20–50 flowers, which have an interesting property: for example, the yellow spots turn red after the flowers stop secreting nectar. The change in color of the spots is a kind of signal for pollinating insects that stop visiting flowers.
Most often, one panicle contains 1–5 fruits, which are green boxes with many thorns. In such boxes you can find one (rarely two or three) nut seed, which is popularly called chestnut. The size of each shiny brown chestnut is 2–4 cm across (at the base, the horse chestnut fruits, which ripen in August–September, have a whitish scar).
It must be said that the tree received its name for several reasons - firstly, due to the similarity of the shade of the shell of the horse chestnut fruit with the “ordinary” chestnut, and secondly, because of the leaf scars remaining on the shoots of the plant after leaf fall, and reminiscent of in the shape of a horse's shoe.
In addition, there is a version according to which the seeds of this plant were brought into the territory Central Europe Turks as feed for horses. It was for the purpose of distinguishing forage fruits from edible chestnuts that the first ones were called horse chestnuts.
Where does the horse chestnut tree grow?
The horse chestnut is native to the south of the Balkan Peninsula, namely Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia and Bulgaria, where this tree grows in deciduous forests, adjacent to alder, ash, as well as maple and linden.In Russia, horse chestnut is cultivated in a zone with a temperate climate, that is, in areas of the European part of the country.
Collection and storage
Between May and June (that is, after the flowering period), the fan-shaped branches of the horse chestnut abound in green cocoons covered with long thorns. Such cocoons contain fruits and nuts that have medicinal properties. At the same time, not only the fruits of the plant, but also all its other parts can boast healing qualities: roots, leaves, flowers, bark, as well as nut shells. Seeds (or fruits) horse chestnut is cleared of pericarp and dried, laid out on shelves in a layer not exceeding 5 cm in thickness. The raw materials are dried for 3 - 4 weeks (when dried in special dryers at a temperature of 40 - 60 degrees, the process is reduced to 2 - 3 days). Properly dried fruits, which have a shelf life of two years, are distinguished by their round shape (fruit diameter is about 4 cm), rich brown, shiny surface, the presence of a gray spot at the very base of the fruit and an astringent taste.
Bark trees are collected in the spring (after pruning the trees), removed from branches that are “turned” 3 – 5 years old. The bark is dried in the attic or in a ventilated area. Dried horse chestnut bark can be stored for a year.
Leaves horse chestnut are harvested from May to September (it is important to prepare the raw material before the leaves begin to yellow). If the raw materials are harvested from the same tree, the leaves are collected at the end of summer, that is, before the leaves fall.
It is recommended to harvest leaves from young trees whose height does not exceed 2 - 3 meters, since collecting a third of the foliage available on the tree will not harm it. The raw materials are dried under a canopy, in a dryer or in a room with well-organized ventilation, laid out in a layer about 10 cm thick. In order to speed up the drying process in the first two to three days, the drying leaves are turned over twice a day. Properly dried leaves have petioles that break during bending, while the raw material itself is distinguished by its green color, weak pleasant aroma and slightly astringent taste. The leaves have a shelf life of one year.
Composition and properties of horse chestnut
Saponins (escin)Action:
- increased tone of venous vessels;
- elimination of venous stagnation;
- stimulating the release of adrenal hormones;
- strengthening vascular wall and capillaries;
- removal of puffiness;
- decreased lymph flow.
This class of substances denatures protein cells, resulting in the formation of a protective film with bactericidal and astringent properties, which is used in the treatment of diseases oral cavity, burns, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders and poisoning with heavy metals or plant poisons.
Starch
This complex carbohydrate, passing through the gastrointestinal tract, is converted into glucose, which is the most important source energy, ensuring the full functioning of all muscle groups (including the heart).
Vitamin C
Action:
- promotes the absorption of vitamin E;
- participates in the synthesis of corticosteroid hormones responsible for adaptive reactions occurring in the body;
- strengthens the immune system;
- eliminates inflammation;
- fights germs and viruses;
- promotes collagen maturation.
Action:
- ensuring normal growth and development of all internal organs;
- strengthening and stabilization of cell membranes;
- strengthening immunity;
- promoting the cure of cancer;
- maintaining the protective functions of the skin and promoting its regeneration.
Action:
- ensures proper functioning of the kidneys;
- prevents hemorrhage caused by decreased blood clotting.
Action:
- normalize the functioning of the brain, central nervous system, heart, vascular, endocrine, muscular, and digestive systems;
- promote hemoglobin synthesis;
- strengthen hair, skin, nails;
- promote the production of steroid hormones.
Vitamin B 1 (or thiamine) takes an active part in all metabolic processes body, thereby normalizing the functioning of the digestive, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. In addition, thiamine stimulates brain activity and promotes hematopoiesis, improves appetite and tones the intestines.
Coumarins
Action:
- stopping the growth of tumor cells;
- acceleration of wound healing;
- decreased blood clotting;
- reducing the risk of thrombosis.
Action:
- regulation of heart function;
- stabilization of the central nervous system;
- promoting vasodilation;
- increased urine output;
- neutralization of pathogenic microbes;
- promoting liquefaction and removal of mucus.
Action:
- remove radionuclides, salts of heavy metals;
- suppress putrefactive intestinal flora;
- eliminate constipation;
- reduce the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques;
- normalize metabolism;
- reduce cholesterol levels;
- accelerate the healing process of wounds.
CaroteneAction:
- protecting the body from carcinogenic effects from various types of aggressive pro-oxidants;
- suppression of premature aging processes;
- reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, as well as eye cataracts and other diseases provoked by the damaging effects of pro-oxidants;
- suppression of the processes of gradual transformation of cells into malignant ones.
Flavonoids (rutin)
Action:
- reduces fragility and permeability of capillaries;
- dissolves atherosclerotic deposits;
- promotes blood clotting;
- reduces blood pressure;
- slows down heart rate;
- lowers intraocular pressure;
- enhances the process of bile formation;
- relieves swelling;
- eases the course of allergies.
Action:
- elimination of inflammation;
- acceleration of wound healing;
- promoting the removal of mucus.
Action:
- promote the biosynthesis of alkaloids, glycosides and amino acids;
- significantly slow down putrefactive and fermentation processes in the intestines, thereby ensuring its regular emptying;
- removes both toxins and waste from the body;
- improve the condition of blood vessels;
- stimulate the formation of red blood cells;
- normalize work nervous system.
Action:
- activates the course of oxidative processes;
- ensures complete fat metabolism;
- improves brain function;
- normalizes heart function;
- increases the body's resistance to the negative effects of toxic substances;
- stimulates the process of bile secretion;
- participates in the formation of both red blood cells and hemoglobin.
Globulin binds sex hormones (testosterone, estradiol, progesterone), thereby regulating their biological activity.
Fixed oils
Action:
- regenerate tissues and cells of the body;
- relieve inflammation;
- regulate metabolic processes;
- eliminate harmful effects carcinogenic substances.
Properties of horse chestnut
- Pain reliever;
- hemostatic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- wound healing;
- bactericidal;
- diuretic;
- venotonic;
- antithrombic;
- antioxidant;
- decongestant;
- antitumor;
- diaphoretic;
- antipyretic;
- astringent;
- anti-sclerotic.
Treatment using horse chestnut
How is it useful?
1.
Eliminates swelling and inflammation. 2. Slows down blood clotting.
3. Helps reduce blood viscosity.
4. Reduces capillary permeability.
5. Prevents thrombosis.
6. Normalizes the acidity of gastric juice.
7. Eliminates vascular spasms.
8. Normalizes the secretory function of the gallbladder.
9. Relieves joint pain.
10. Normalizes the functioning of the heart and liver.
11. Increases the tone of venous vessels.
12. Accelerates blood flow in the veins.
13. Prevents the formation of stasis in capillaries.
14. Enhances the production of antithrombin in the vascular system.
15. Reduces blood pressure.
16. Dilates blood vessels.
17. Removes cholesterol.
18. Improves digestion.
19. Removes salts from the body.
20. Outputs harmful substances(toxins, radionuclides).
What does horse chestnut cure?
Preparations containing horse chestnut are used in the treatment of the following conditions and diseases:- malaria;
- gallbladder disease;
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- increased acidity of gastric juice;
- spleen diseases;
- uterine bleeding;
- vascular spasms;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- rheumatoid arthritis ;
- neuralgia;
- haemorrhoids;
- leucorrhoea;
- endarteritis;
- ulcers;
- vein lesions caused by injuries;
- radiation sickness;
- phlebeurysm;
- radiculitis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- BPH;
- prostatitis;
- hypertension;
- bleeding of various origins;
- increased blood clotting;
- dyspnea;
- joint pain;
- venous stagnation;
- thromboembolism;
- trophic ulcers of the leg;
- muscle inflammation;
- atherosclerosis of the vessels of the extremities;
- salt deposits;
- arteritis.
Horse chestnut flowers
This part of the plant is used as a rub for rheumatism. In addition, horse chestnut flowers are used in the treatment of endarteritis, hemorrhoids, ulcers, radiation sickness, and prostate adenoma. Leaves
The foliage of the tree is used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent for uterine bleeding and inflammation of the veins of the extremities.Fruits (seeds)
Horse chestnut fruits are indicated for varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, atherosclerosis, and diarrhea. The fruits can be used both in fresh(for example, when chronic diarrhea or malaria), and fried (for bleeding). In dry form, chestnut seeds, which are also called nuts, are used as an effective diuretic and diaphoretic for colds.Bark
The bark of the plant is part of the antipyretic and astringents. In addition, horse chestnut bark is indicated in the treatment of all kinds of rheumatic diseases and neuralgia.Uses of horse chestnut
Tincture
Horse chestnut tincture is used in the treatment of thrombosis, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and prostatitis. In this case, you can use either a pharmacy version of the tincture, which is taken orally 15 drops three times a day before eating, or a self-prepared medicine.So, 10 g of flowers or peeled chestnut fruits are crushed and poured with 100 ml of vodka, then the product is left to infuse for one week in a dark place. During infusion, the tincture must be shaken periodically. The filtered tincture is drunk 30 drops three times a day.
Externally, the tincture is used in the form of rubbing and compresses for rheumatism and radiculitis.
Infusion
1 tsp crushed plant bark is poured into two glasses of chilled, but always boiled water, after which the mixture is left to sit for 8 hours, filtered and drunk 2 tbsp. four times a day for diseases of the kidneys, gall, intestines and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.Decoction
5 g of flowers and the same amount of plant bark are crushed and placed in an enamel bowl, after which 200 ml of boiling water is poured. Next, the mixture is boiled over low heat for half an hour, carefully filtered using a triple layer of gauze. The resulting decoction is brought to its original volume with boiled water, and taken in the first two days, 1 tbsp. once a day, while in subsequent days (provided the drug is well tolerated) the dose is increased to three tablespoons per day (1 tablespoon three times a day). The course of treatment for inflammation of the veins of the extremities ranges from two to eight weeks, while for hemorrhoids - from one to four weeks. This recipe will help cope with leukemia, shortness of breath, and rheumatism.Flower juice
Juice prepared from fresh horse chestnut flowers, take 25-30 drops, which are diluted in a tablespoon of water. Drink this juice twice a day for varicose veins, as well as swelling of hemorrhoids. The effect of taking the juice will not be visible immediately, but after 3-4 weeks: thus, hemorrhoidal pain will gradually weaken, while the cones themselves will dissolve (unless, of course, the disease is advanced).Extract (extract)
Horse chestnut extract contains a large amount of escin, a substance that eliminates swelling and relieves leg fatigue during the treatment of varicose veins. In addition, the extract contains other saponins that protect capillaries from damage, eliminate inflammation and increase vein tone. Horse chestnut extract helps normalize blood pressure and regulates cholesterol levels directly in the blood, due to which it is widely used in the treatment of hypertension, thrombophlebitis and atherosclerosis.Drops
Horse chestnut is produced in the form of a hydroalcoholic extract called Aescusan, which affects the body as follows: - reduces capillary permeability;
- repeatedly increases the tone of venous vessels;
- eliminates foci of inflammation;
- prevents the formation of blood clots.
Horse chestnut tablets
Esflazid tablets are an analogue of Escusan drops. The tablet form of horse chestnut preparations is convenient to use, since one capsule is taken once or twice a day in the first few days of treatment, while in subsequent days the dose is increased to three to four capsules per day. The duration of treatment with Esflazid ranges from two weeks to two to three months.Horse chestnut oil
Effect of oil:- eliminating leg fatigue;
- relieving muscle tension;
- improved blood circulation;
- soothing and toning of the skin;
- improvement of complexion;
- exfoliation of the old (dead) layer of cells;
- increasing skin elasticity;
- reduction of the subcutaneous fat layer;
- stimulating the elimination of waste and toxins, which promotes weight loss;
- relieves swelling and puffiness of the eyelids;
- tightens and visibly smoothes wrinkles.
- decongestant;
- tonic;
- rejuvenating;
- astringent;
- soothing;
- cleansing.
1. Persons with an increased subcutaneous fat layer, that is, having a double chin or a modified oval of the face.
2. Patients suffering from varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and hemorrhoids.
3. Persons whose skin is prone to irritation.
The oil is applied with massaging movements to the lower limbs. In this case, the product is applied in the direction of the vessels, that is, from the feet to the knees.
The skin of the face is wiped with oil twice a day.
Horse chestnut cream
Effect of horse chestnut cream:- promoting the restoration of the structure of the skin;
- strengthening the walls of blood vessels;
- prevention of the development of varicose veins;
- maintaining skin tone.
You can prepare the cream at home by mixing 10 g of chopped chestnuts with olive oil until smooth. This cream is applied to problem areas of the skin two to three times a day and stored for no longer than two weeks in the refrigerator.
Horse chestnut ointment
Horse chestnut-based ointment quickly relieves inflammation and eliminates venous diseases, soothes the skin and relieves swelling. To prepare it, chop 5 chestnuts or 5 tbsp. horse chestnut flowers. The resulting mass is poured with half a liter of vegetable oil, boiled in a water bath for an hour, cooled and filtered. The ointment is applied to diseased areas of the skin 2 – 3 times a day. Contraindications
Before using preparations based on horse chestnut, it is imperative that Pregnancy is one of the contraindications for taking horse chestnut preparations (especially in the first trimester), since there is no reliable information about the action of this plant (namely its component such as escin ) are absent on the fetus.Important! In rare cases and only as prescribed by a doctor, it is possible to take horse chestnut for swelling of the lower extremities (but only in the third trimester of pregnancy and in the absence of nephropathy).
Horse chestnut recipes
Tincture for arthritis and rheumatism
50 g of well-chopped chestnut fruits are infused for two hours in half a liter of vodka. The resulting product is rubbed on sore joints.Tincture for arthrosis
The fruits of chestnuts, cut into four parts, are filled into a glass container, which is filled to the top with vodka. The container is closed with a lid. The product is infused for three weeks in a dark place. A cotton cloth is moistened with the tincture and applied to the sore spot as a compress.Infusion for warts
To prepare the infusion, an enamel bucket is half filled with horse chestnut leaves (flowers and crushed fruits can be used along with the leaves) and filled to the top with boiling water. The resulting mixture is infused for 12 hours, after which you can take baths in the infusion, the temperature of which should be 38 - 40 degrees. Baths are taken no longer than 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 7–8 baths taken every other day.Decoction for menopause
15 g of ripe chestnut peel should be poured with a glass of water. Next, the mixture is boiled for a quarter of an hour and infused for another hour and a half. It is recommended to wash yourself with this decoction twice a day - morning and evening.Infusion for leukemia (bleeding)
8 tbsp. Pour dried horse chestnut flowers into a liter of water, bring to a boil, then leave for one night in a warm place. The filtered infusion is drunk in small sips throughout the day.Decoction for radiation sickness
6 tbsp. dry flowers of the plant, pour 1.5 liters of water, boil for 2 - 3 minutes, and then leave for another 8 hours. The strained infusion must be drunk throughout the day.Ointment for neuralgia
Pre-cleaned and powdered horse chestnut fruits are mixed in equal quantities with camphor oil, as well as rendered lard (during the heating process, all components of the medicinal product are mixed). After cooling, the ointment is applied in a thin layer to gauze, and then applied to the diseased area.Tincture for gout
40 g of dried chestnut flowers are poured with a liter of medical alcohol and infused, stirring occasionally, for 7 days. A bandage is moistened with the strained tincture and applied to the affected areas (it is advisable to use this recipe at the final stage of an attack).Tincture for prostatitis
Pour a glass of flowers or peeled crushed horse chestnut fruits with a liter of vodka and leave to infuse in a dark place for one month. The strained tincture is taken 10 drops four times a day. The drug is taken throughout the month in which it is administered drug treatment prostatitis Then a month's break is shown, after which the course is repeated to consolidate the results obtained."Chestnut kvass"
Cut the horse chestnut fruits (25 pieces) into two halves, place them in a gauze bag, into which a small weight in the form of a stone is also placed. A gauze bag is placed in a three- or five-liter jar, and filled with 2.5 liters of chilled boiled water. Then a glass of sugar and the same amount of whey are added to the mixture (in the absence of whey, sour cream can be used). Important! The gauze bag should be at the bottom of the jar, which is covered with a triple layer of gauze and placed in a warm and always dark place for further fermentation. After two weeks, kvass can be consumed two glasses a day for one month.
After the kvass is strained and filtered, the remaining chestnuts are again filled with water, to which a glass of sugar is added to three liters of water. This “secondary” kvass is ready for use within a day after fermentation. Like this in a simple way Kvass is prepared from one portion of chestnuts over several months. But it is still recommended to add three to four new fruits to the starter every two weeks.
Kvass made from horse chestnut fruits has a very pleasant taste and the most useful properties. Thus, this drink, an excellent thirst quencher, helps to effectively cleanse the body of radionuclides, as well as heavy metals. In addition, such kvass restores in a short time the epithelium of the mucous membrane of both the stomach and intestines, not to mention providing the body with many mineral elements and vitamins that improve health.
There are contraindications. Before use, you should consult a specialist.Formula, chemical name:
no data.
Pharmacological group: organotropic agents / cardiovascular agents / angioprotectors and microcirculation correctors; organotropic agents/ gastrointestinal drugs/ laxatives.
Pharmachologic effect: local decongestant, local anti-inflammatory, venotonic, antiexudative, decongestant, angioprotective, anti-inflammatory, laxative.
Pharmacological properties
Horse chestnut seed extract is a herbal medicine. Horse chestnut seed extract contains a mixture of triterpene saponins. Horse chestnut seed extract has an anti-inflammatory effect, which is realized mainly in the initial phase of the inflammatory reaction. Horse chestnut seed extract compacts the walls of capillaries and thus reduces their fragility and permeability, which increases with inflammation. Horse chestnut seed extract has antiserotonin and antihistamine effects. Horse chestnut seed extract prevents the activation of lysosomal enzymes that break down proteoglycan and mucopolysaccharides in the area of capillary walls. Horse chestnut seed extract inhibits the enzyme prostaglandin synthetase, which plays an important role in the formation of prostaglandins involved in the development of the inflammatory response. Also, horse chestnut seed extract has a positive effect on fragility of capillary walls and increases the tone of vein walls when it weakens. All these effects of horse chestnut seed extract lead to a decrease in stagnation in the venous bed and fluid accumulation in tissues, preventing the development of edema. Horse chestnut seed extract reduces the effusion of fluid into the tissue, reduces exudation, prevents the filtration of low molecular weight proteins, electrolytes and water into the intercellular space, and accelerates the resorption of existing edema. Horse chestnut seed extract slows down inflammation, improves microcirculation, and promotes repair of tissues and organs. Also, horse chestnut seed extract has moderate antioxidant, antihypoxic activity and diuretic properties.
At rectal use Horse chestnut seed extract triterpene saponins stimulate interoreceptors of the rectal mucosa, enhance its peristalsis and cause rapid evacuation of feces. The effect occurs 5 to 15 minutes after using the drug. After defecation, the urge to have a bowel movement stops. Horse chestnut seed extract does not cause stretching of the walls of the rectum, tones and strengthens the smooth muscles of the rectum. When used as a course of horse chestnut seeds, the extract normalizes the biorhythm of defecation and restores the defecation reflex.
Horse chestnut seed extract contains a large amount of biologically active substances, which determine the pharmacological activity of the drug. Therefore, data on the pharmacokinetics of individual chemical components that are part of horse chestnut seed extract are insufficient to assess the pharmacokinetics of the drug as a whole.
Indications
For external use: varicose veins; venous insufficiency (feeling of heaviness and pain in the legs, night cramps in the calf muscles, swelling of the legs, itchy skin); feeling of heaviness in the legs and when standing for a long time; infiltrates after injections; injuries (swelling of soft tissues, bruises, sprains, post-traumatic hematomas).
When administered orally: chronic venous insufficiency (feeling of numbness, feeling of heaviness in the legs, pain, swelling of the lower extremities, cramps of the calf muscles); phlebeurysm; post-trophlebic syndrome; trophic changes (including leg ulcers); post-traumatic inflammation and postoperative swelling of soft tissues.
When used rectally: functional constipation (senile, habitual, constipation in sedentary patients, constipation that is associated with a violation of the biorhythm of defecation and a decrease in the sensitivity of the receptor apparatus of the rectum).
Method of application of horse chestnut seed extract and dosage
Horse chestnut seed extract is taken orally, applied externally, rectally,
In the form of a cream: a thin layer of the drug is applied to the skin in and around painful areas 2 - 3 times a day and rubbed in gently; if there is no improvement in the condition after two weeks of using the drug, you should consult your doctor; the course of therapy can be extended up to 8 weeks or until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
In the form of tablets, extract for oral administration: orally after meals with the required amount of liquid, the dosage is set individually; if irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa develops, it is recommended to take the drug with meals; The duration of therapy is three months; after consultation with the attending physician, if necessary, the course of treatment is continued.
In the form of rectal suppositories: administered rectally once a day, as deep as possible, 5 to 15 minutes before the planned act of defecation; the duration of therapy is no more than 30 days; further use of the drug is possible only after consultation with your doctor.
During development allergic reactions If you are using horse chestnut seed extract, you should immediately stop treatment and consult a doctor.
With the development of severe symptoms of venous insufficiency (discoloration of the skin, swelling, a feeling of tension and heat, pain), symptoms of thrombophlebitis, sudden swelling in one or both legs, skin irritations, ulcers, subcutaneous lumps, sensations severe pain, symptoms of heart or kidney failure, you should immediately consult a doctor to rule out serious illnesses(including thrombosis of the veins of the lower extremities).
During the use of horse chestnut seed extract, it is necessary to periodically monitor the functional state of the kidneys.
Avoid contact of horse chestnut seed extract in the form of cream with the eyes and mucous membranes.
You should wash your hands thoroughly after using horse chestnut seed extract cream.
Do not apply horse chestnut seed extract in the form of a cream to mucous membranes, damaged skin, or in the presence of purulent processes.
Do not massage when applying chestnut horse seed extract in cream form.
When using horse chestnut seed extract, care must be taken when performing potential dangerous species activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions (including control vehicles, mechanisms).
Contraindications for use
Hypersensitivity, childhood(depending on the dosage form), lactation period, pregnancy; for external use: the presence of damaged skin areas in the treatment area (eczema, burns, open wounds); for rectal use: acute inflammatory diseases abdominal organs, intestinal obstruction, acute hemorrhoids, acute proctitis, acute paraproctitis, rectal tumors, rectal fissures, spastic constipation; For dosage forms that contain lactose: lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Restrictions on use
Tendency to thrombosis, combined use with indirect anticoagulants; for dosage forms that contain ethyl alcohol: diseases of the nervous system (including traumatic brain injury), alcoholism, liver pathology, disorder functional state liver, impaired renal function.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The use of horse chestnut seed extract is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as there is no clinical data on the use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation.
Side effects of horse chestnut seed extract
Allergic reactions, including allergic dermatitis(skin redness, itching, skin rashes), burning sensation, heat, skin rash, itchy skin, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic shock; short-term burning sensation in the rectum (with rectal use); dizziness, headache, irritation of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract (when taken orally, including nausea, heartburn, dyspepsia), a feeling of heaviness in the epigastric region.
Interaction of horse chestnut seed extract with other substances
When used together with horse chestnut seeds, the extract enhances the effect of indirect anticoagulants and other medicines with antithrombotic effect; This combination of drugs is not recommended.
When used together, horse chestnut seed extract and antibiotics from the group of aminoglycosides may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of the latter.
When used together, cephalosporins displace horse chestnut seed extract from binding to plasma proteins.
It is not recommended to use horse seed extract and other topical medications on the same area of chestnut skin together.
Overdose
There is no data on an overdose of horse chestnut seed extract. An overdose of horse chestnut seed extract may enhance side effects. In case of an overdose of horse chestnut seed extract, it is necessary to discontinue use of the drug, consult a doctor, and carry out symptomatic treatment.
