Horse Chestnut Extract
Horse chestnut extract, also referred to as Aesculus hippocastanum, is a natural treatment for varicose veins. It has been used for centuries in many cultures to treat vein conditions. It works by helping the veins retain their elasticity to function normally.
Varicose veins are a condition where the valves of the leg veins do not work properly. Blood flow through the veins is slowed down or stopped, so without the valves operating correctly, the blood pools in the legs and forms varicose veins. The valves are supposed to constrict and then relax in a cycle that allows blood to move through them smoothly and efficiently. When they do not cycle properly, blood pools in the legs and causes heaviness and swelling.
Horse chestnut extract helps the vein valves to function better so blood flows through them smoothly. It does this by decreasing inflammation of the vein walls and increasing blood flow through them. This helps prevent blood pooling in certain areas of the legs, which will help improve circulation and reduce swelling in the feet and ankles.
