Castanha da Índia Herbarium

Aesculus hippocastanum 100 mg
45 coated tablets

Treatment of symptoms of venous insufficiency, such as pain and heaviness in the legs, swelling, cramps, itching and capillary fragility.

Aesculus hippocastanum 100 mg. INDICATION: Treatment of symptoms of venous insufficiency, such as pain and heaviness in the legs, swelling, cramps and itching, and capillary fragility. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pregnancy, children and patients with liver or kidney failure. WARNINGS: Elderly patients should only use the medicine after medical advice. In case of hypersensitivity to the product, it is recommended to discontinue use and consult a physician. MS: 1.1860.0080.
HERBARIUM HORSE-CHESTNUT IS A DRUG. ITS USE MAY BRING RISKS. SEEK MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL ADVICE. READ PACKAGE INSERT.

Aesculus hippocastanum | The Horse-Chestnut is named after it for its origin in India, but it actually comes from the Balkans. It was introduced in France in 1615 and spread extensively during the eighteenth century in parks and avenues throughout Europe.¹ ²

References:
1 - Pritchard HW, Steadman KJ , Nash JV, Jones C. Kinetics of dormancy release and the high temperature germination response in Aesculus hippocastanum seeds. JXB Advance Access. Set. 1999, DOI 10.1093/jxb/50.338.1507. J. Exp. Bot. 50: 1507-1514.
2 - Fetrow C, Avila J. Manual de Medicina Alternativa para o Profissional, 2000, Ed. Guanabara, pág. 72 -76, Rio de Janeiro/RJ.
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