Buckeye, scientific name (Aescullus hippocastanum) Section: Sapindaceae (Sapindaceae), genera: Aesculus (Aesculus), seed extract can treat wounded, bruises, contusions, strains, sprains, bruises, frostbite, hemorrhoids, local swelling and varicose veins; Aesculus variety includes 20-25 species grown in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere deciduous trees or shrubs. 7-10 species which is native to North America, there are 13-15 species are native to Eurasia.
Buckeye fruit contains a lot of saponin called escin (Aescin), external functions can strengthen veins and venous circulation to promote oral toxicity is, but this component is not high temperature after cooking starch seeds can be eaten. Horse chestnut seed China is a traditional Chinese medicine, called Saul child, it is sometimes also known as Saul Chinese Buckeye tree.
Buckeyes not only as ornamental plants, bark, fruits, seeds are available in different medical uses, traditionally its leaves to treat coughs, fever and reduce pain caused by arthritis and rheumatism. Its seed mash, apply skin can cure skin lesions, oral and topical treatment of venous aneurysm Jieke and hemorrhoids. Oral Buckeyes reduce swelling and pain in chronic disease, but also help surgery or sports injuries caused by swelling, also used to treat varicose veins.
Botanists have separated out the Buckeyes in the most active ingredient - escin (Aescin), its mechanism of action with the efficacy of prostaglandins that can promote the release of PGF2a priority manufacture, promote and enhance the veins venous tonic contraction ; and venous edema by inhibiting the enzyme resulting from microvascular permeability.
Horse chestnut seed extract is also resistant to clotting and anti-inflammatory effect on inflammation, blood clotting, and poor blood circulation diseases, etc., are helpful. In human pharmacological studies confirmed that the Buckeyes extract can significantly reduce microvascular leakage, and can significantly improve the symptoms of chronic venous poor tired, heavy and intense, itching, pain, and leg swelling.