Horse Chestnut Branch Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Horse chestnut branch is the branch from the horse chestnut tree, Aesculus hippocastanum, native to Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Many parts of the horse chestnut tree are used in herbal medicine, including extracts for its seeds and bark.^1,2

Horse Chestnut Branch Health Uses and Health Benefits

Horse chestnut branch is used for its health benefits for inflammation, pain-relief and promoting circulation. Traditional horse chestnut branch uses have been as a topical treatment for skin wounds, burns and ulcers. Today, horse chestnut branch and bark supplements are used as a treatment for circulatory problems, such as from varicose veins. It’s also effective for muscle cramps and reducing hemorrhoid pain and swelling.^1,2,3

References

1. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/horsechestnut
2. https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/herbs/horse-chestnut/ 
3. https://draxe.com/horse-chestnut/