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Chestnut – A Treatment for Varicose Veins?
Based on German Commission E monograph and American Botanical Council information material and translated and edited by Bernd Wollschlaeger, M.D., Diplomate American Board of Family Practice.
The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements presented.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Product:
Chestnut ( Castanea Sativa) extract is derived from the leaves of a tree found mostly in maritime climates.The flowers of the tree ripen in October revealing a brown-skinned sweet chestnut fruit.The leaves are collected and air-dried for medicinal use.
Properties:
The leave extract contains several compounds of tannins and flavonoids (rutin, quercitrin,and myricitin)
Experimental Data suggest:
- Decrease of the permeability ("leakage") of vein capillaries.
- Inhibition of lysosomal enzymes which can increase leakage of vein capillaries.
- Balance of filtration and absorption of water.
Clinical Data suggest indication for:
- Six double blind randomized studies involving 434 patients showed significant reduction in lower leg edema.
- Increase blood flow in lower leg veins comparable to compression stockings.
Contraindication:
- Hypersensitivity to chestnut preparations.
Side Effects:
- Gastric irritation, nausea, and rapid heartbeat have occurred rarely.
Precautions:
- Do not recommend treatment if pregnant, nursing, or diagnosed with liver or kidney disease.
Interactions with other medications:
- None reported..
Daily Dosage and Administration:
- Standard extracts contain 16% (300mg) of chestnut seed concentrate.
- Adults should take 1 Cap (300mg) twice daily with water
Duration of Application:
- Daily use should be restricted to 4-6 weeks.
- No safety data available for extended chestnut extract use.
Overdose:
- Not known.
Special Warnings:
- Avoid use in pregnant and nursing women.
- Avoid use if you suffer from liver or kidney disease.
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Resources and Links:
Horse-Chestnut Seed Extract for Chronic Venous Insufficiency
A Criteria-Based Systematic Review
Max H. Pittler, MD; Edzard Ernst, MD, PhD, FRCP(Edin)
Arch Dermatol. 1998;134:1356-1360
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