Seed Extract of Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L., 七葉樹) as Effective Medication for Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Other Health Benefits
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 156 - 162 |
| Journal / Publication | Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2010 |
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| Permanent Link | https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(c0c2ab3c-950a-4eda-8c5f-6231c22cf07a).html |
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Abstract
For centuries, extracts of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), have been used to support vascular functions as a dietary supplement in Europe. Horse chestnut contains a mixture of triterpenoid saponins known as escin or aescin. These compounds have many health benefits like neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects. The efficacy of horse chestnut seed extract against chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) was confirmed in some clinical trials. However, horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE) should be used cautiously in patients with hepatic or renal impairment. Patients who have bleeding disorders or are anticipating surgery are recommended to avoid taking horse chestnut. This article reviews the different aspects of its health benefits
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- Aesculus hippocastanum, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, chronic venous insufficiency
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Seed Extract of Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L., 七葉樹) as Effective Medication for Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Other Health Benefits. / BAIBADO, Joewel Tarra; CHEUNG, Hon Yeung.
In: Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol. 17, No. 4, 10.2010, p. 156 - 162.
In: Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol. 17, No. 4, 10.2010, p. 156 - 162.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal
