What is Horse Chestnut good for?
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Simply so, is Horse Chestnut safe?
Properly processing horse chestnut seed extract removes esculin. The processed extract is considered generally safe when used for short periods of time. However, the extract can cause some side effects, including itching, nausea, gastrointestinal upset, muscle spasm, or headache.
Beside above, how long does it take for horse chestnut to work? Overall, the trials suggested an improvement in the symptoms of leg pain, oedema and pruritus with horse chestnut seed extract when taken as capsules over two to 16 weeks.
Accordingly, what are the side effects of horse chestnut?
Only use products which have had the toxic substance esculin removed. Horse chestnut products can sometimes cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, stomach upset, itching, and calf spasms. Pollen from the horse chestnut flower can cause allergic reactions.
Does horse chestnut affect blood pressure?
Horse chestnut extract appears to impair the action of platelets (important components of blood clotting). It also inhibits a range of chemicals in the blood, including cyclo-oxygenase, lipoxygenase and a range of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. These effects result in reduced inflammation and reduced blood pressure.