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The Vitamin Update

Horse Chestnut

(Aesculus Hippocastanum)

What is it?

Horse chestnut is a valuable remedy for strengthening veins. It can be used externally and internally.

What it does in the body

Horse chestnut is used to treat vein problems such as varicose veins, haemorrhoids and thrombophlebitis.

Cautions

Horse chestnut should not be used by those with kidney disease.