Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
Botanical illustration in preparation
Entry in preparation — this archive entry is still being completed. What is recorded so far is shown below, exactly as it stands.
Properties:
Traditional & folkloric uses, as recorded in the apothecary archive:
- Nourishes and rejuvenates skin cells
- Provides antioxidant protection against aging
- Supports collagen production and elasticity
3 of 5 properties recorded so far.
Contains aescin, which strengthens capillary walls and reduces varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and leg swelling.
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