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Aesculus Hippocastanum

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Horse Chestnut
A deciduous tree, the bark or fruit of which contains coumarins, flavonoids, saponins, tannins; it is believed to be anti-inflammatory; it is administered as an extract or decoction for arthritis, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, and to stimulate circulation; it is used topically for muscle pain and cramps
Toxicity HCs are poisonous, and may be fatal in children
Aesculus hippocastanum,
n See horse chestnut.
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AESCULUS hippocastanum, more commonly known as the Horse Chestnut, is in its full autumn glory now, with golden and red autumn foliage and a bumper crop of conkers for the children to play with.
Notebook; My diary .. by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
But the latin name for the horse chestnut is: aesculus hippocastanum.
THE MAJESTIC HORSE CHESTNUT; This spectacular avenue of horse ... by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
A TONE up the blood vessels with aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) - drink 20 drops in a little water straight after food, twice daily.
Complementary medicine by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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