Phlebology 1990;5(1):41-44. While 15 recognized species exist, the European horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is most commonly the one you’ll find used in supplemental and herbal medicine. 1978;10(2):145-152. Horse chestnut contains significant amounts of a poison called esculin and can cause death if eaten raw. Durham, NC: Duke University Press;1974. Horse chestnut seed extract-an effective therapy principle in general practice. Treatment of patients with venous insufficiency with fresh plant horse chestnut seed extract: a review of 5 clinical studies. Biol Pharm Bull. Lancet 4-27-1996;347(9009):1182. Each capsule contains two horse chestnuts or conkers. View abstract. Lancet 1996;347:292-4. View abstract. View abstract. When I went to collect D from nursery yesterday, his pre-school room supervisor asked me if he could safely handle conkers (aka horse chestnuts)?. Fang, Y., Zhao, L., Yan, F., Xia, X., Xu, D., and Cui, X. Escin improves sperm quality in male patients with varicocele-associated infertility. Quality, curing and season The value of a chestnut is based primarily on its size and most nuts are sold fresh in the shell. View abstract. Horse chestnut Description. Hardin, J. Horse chestnut, or Aesculus hippocastanum, is a tree native to the Balkan Peninsula. PeanutAllergy.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. 2009;33(2):348-354. They have a high starch content and a high nutritional value. Carrasco, O. F., Ranero, A., Hong, E., and Vidrio, H. Endothelial function impairment in chronic venous insufficiency: effect of some cardiovascular protectant agents. View abstract. Horse chestnut might decrease blood sugar. Taking horse chestnut seed along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. View abstract. 1997;20(10):1092-1095. If not, the bur might be empty. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. People who are allergic to chestnuts can have a wide range of reactions if they eat these nuts, from a runny nose to anaphylaxis. Guillaume, M. and Padioleau, F. Veinotonic effect, vascular protection, antiinflammatory and free radical scavenging properties of horse chestnut extract. All rights reserved. Soft tissue swelling from bone fracture and sprains. Awareness | Causes | Food Allergy News | New Product News | Other Allergies | Peanut Allergy News | Prevention | Restaurants | Travel | Videos. Am J Case Rep. 2016;17:305-8. 6-1-1978;53(11):369-374. For more information please visit our privacy policy. Pittler MH, Ernst E. Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency (Cochrane Review). A selection of fresh conkers from a horse-chestnut.In the past, horse-chestnut seeds were used in France and Switzerland for whitening hemp, flax, silk and wool. Supplementation of horse chestnut appears to be beneficial for varicose veins and veinous insufficiency. [Evaluation of internally effective venous drugs]. Wien.Klin.Wochenschr. The fruit of the tree is a moderately poisonous seed (the horse chestnut), and can be found inside a prickly husk. Horse chestnut is often sold as an herbal supplement. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. in diameter. Peanuts are classified as legumes, as are chickpeas. Its fruits contain seeds that resemble sweet chestnuts but have a bitter taste. 9-15-1969;44(18):743-746. 4-29-1977;89(9):304-307. Ottillinger, B. and Greeske, K. Rational therapy of chronic venous insufficiency--chances and limits of the therapeutic use of horse-chestnut seeds extract. Therapiewoche 1989;39:3703-3707. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Unpublished. Drug therapy of chronic venous insufficiency. Horse chestnut is a tree native to parts of southeastern Europe. 2000;15:139-43. View abstract. Pittler, M. H. and Ernst, E. Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency. Z Allg Med 1973;49(17):1301-1304. Chestnut Tree Propagation In the wild, these trees reproduce readily from the abundant crop of nuts they produce. Phytother Res 2002:16:S1-S5. View abstract. For professional medical information on natural medicines, see Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Professional Version. You may recognize these words from the lyrics to a song that is typically heard during the Christmas season each year. These are a type of chestnut that is safe for people with a nut allergy to eat because they aren't a nut at all. Other uses of the conkers include horse medicines, as additives in shampoos, and as a starch substitute. There is another type of chestnut: the horse chestnut. 1995;18(1):162-166. View abstract. 2001;51(3):219-224. Brown K, Scott-Hoy B, Jennings LW. Taking horse chestnut along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Its seed, bark, flower, and leaves are used to make medicine. Phleb Prokto 1986;15(2):47-54. View abstract. Allergy 1992;47:380-3. Trees. Chestnuts were traditionally used in stuffing that was placed inside a chicken or turkey before roasting. Eur.J Clin Pharmacol. Cloarec M. Study on the effect of a new vasoprotective Venostasin administered over a period of 2 months in chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limb (data from 1992). De Smet, P. A., Van den Eertwegh, A. J., Lesterhuis, W., and Stricker, B. H. Hepatotoxicity associated with herbal tablets. Munch.Med Wochenschr 1986;128(34):579-581. [Experience with horse chestnut containing medium in the treatment of varicose leg ulcers]. Takegoshi K, Tohyama T, Okuda K, et al. The seeds’ active compounds appear to inhibit enzymes that can damage capillary walls, and this also helps strengthen veins. It's not very strong and is therefore not used commercially, but its soft texture makes it ideal for carving. A referral to a hospital allergy clinic may be necessary. They contain a soapy juice, fit for washing of linens and stuffs, for milling of caps and stockings, etc., and for fulling of cloth. View abstract. View abstract. View abstract. Ann Ital Med Int. Its seed, bark, flower, and leaves are used to make medicine. View abstract. Greeske K, Pohlmann BK. A criteria-based systematic review. 2011;53(3 Suppl 1):51-55. Z.Haut.Geschlechtskr. Horse chestnut contains significant amounts of a poison called esculin and can cause death if eaten raw. View abstract. The seeds are poisonous without processing. So many wonderful recipes call for peanut butter. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev 2006;(1):CD003230. Vasa 1992;21:188-92. Efficacy and safety on use of dried horse chestnut extract in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency of the limbs. Potential interactions between alternative therapies and warfarin. View abstract. View abstract. Lange, S., Freitag, G., and Trampisch, H. J. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination. However, there have been cases of inhalant allergy to horse chestnut pollen and contact dermatitis (a skin rash) caused by handling horse chestnuts. Alter, H. Zur medikamentosen therapie der varikosis. Longiave, D., Omini, C., Nicosia, S., and Berti, F. The mode of action of aescin on isolated veins: relationship with PGF2 alpha. (2): Structures of escins IIIb, IV, V, and VI and isoescins Ia, Ib, and V, acylated polyhydroxyoleanene triterpene oligoglycosides, from the seeds of horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum L., Hippocastanaceae). One reason for this is that the shell of the chestnut is extremely difficult to remove. Food Chem Toxicol. Some of the purposes for medications made from horse chestnuts are to treat diarrhea, fever, enlarged prostate, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and swollen veins. Human Poisoning from Native and Cultivated Plants. Erdlen F. Klinische wirksamkeit von Venostasin retard im Doppelblindversuch. Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a type of tree that grows throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Rehn, D., Unkauf, M., Klein, P., Jost, V., and Lucker, P. W. Comparative clinical efficacy and tolerability of oxerutins and horse chestnut extract in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. A horse chestnut is round; whereas, a sweet chestnut is flat and triangular.