horse chestnut, a herbal product taken from a tree or shrub found worldwide. Its bark, flowers, leaves, and seeds may be harvested. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used for fever, fluid retention, frostbite, hemorrhoids, inflammation, lower extremity swelling, phlebitis, varicose veins, and wounds. Horse chestnut seeds may have efficacy in the treatment of varicose veins and other forms of venous insufficiency. There is insufficient reliable information regarding efficacy of the bark, flower, or leaf products for other indications. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: It is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation and in children until more research has been completed.
