Premier Horse Chestnut Compound
Planetary Herbals offers scientifically advanced Horse Chestnut Cream. This product was developed in light of the latest advances in modern pharmacological research and the clinical experience of one of the world's foremost herbal authorities, Michael Tierra, L.Ac. An acupuncturist, herbalist and author, Michael integrates classic Western, Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal formulations with the knowledge gained from modern research and more than 30 years of clinical experience.
Centuries of Use
Horse chestnut's botanical properties were first described by Italian medical botanist Mathiole in 1565, and the plant was widely used throughout Europe by the 18th century. In 1896, a French researcher, Artault de Vevey, reported on horse chestnut's benefits for the health of blood vessels.*
Clinical Studies Document Horse Chestnut's Benefits
Today a growing body of research is confirming horse chestnut's benefits for circulatory health-turning horse chestnut into one of the top ten best-selling herbs in Europe.*
Horse chestnut's benefits are associated with a variety of constituents, but especially with a group of saponins collectively known as aescin. Horse chestnut is also a valuable source of bioflavonoids, including the subclass of flavonoids known as proanthocyanidins, renowned for their antioxidant activity. When taken internally, research has shown horse chestnut's constituents to strengthen the capillaries (the minute blood vessels that connect arteries and veins), support normal blood flow, and support the normal exchange of fluids through cell membranes.*
Planetary Herbals Horse Chestnut Cream combines a concentrated extract of horse chestnut (20% aescin) with the other renowned tonifiers butcher's broom, witch hazel, white oak and myrrh. An advanced liposomal delivery system is used to support tonification and deep moisturizing. Horse Chestnut Cream is especially useful for improving the appearance of varicose veins.*
Ingredients: Deionized Water, Aloe Vera Leaf Gel, Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Glucoses (from sugar plant), Lecithin Phospholipid, Jojoba Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (natural vitamin E), Benzyl Alcohol (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Xanthan Gum, Grapefruit Seed Extract.
Allergies: Contains soy.
Directions: Gently massage into skin morning and night. For best results, use for at least 6 weeks.
Warning: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product. Bee products may cause an allergic reaction in some people. Discontinue use if an allergic reaction occurs.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Recommended Uses: Circulation Support, Women's Health