Horse chestnut

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Identification

Summary

Horse chestnut is a plant extract indicated in the treatment of venous insufficiency and other disorders caused by poor circulation.

Generic Name
Horse chestnut
DrugBank Accession Number
DB13195
Background

Horse chestnut is a flowering plant commonly referred to as Aesculus hippocastanum. Unprocessed horse chestnut seeds contain a toxin called esculin (also spelled aesculin) that increases the risk of bleeding due to anticoagulant actions. These seeds are processed to remove the toxic component, resulting in purified horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE) 1. The active component of this pure extract is escin, or aescin, that promotes blood circulation through the veins and reduces swelling and inflammation of the legs. Its therapeutic potential in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency is being studied.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Experimental
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Other protein based therapies
Protein Chemical Formula
Not Available
Protein Average Weight
Not Available
Sequences
Not Available
Synonyms
  • Hippocastani semen

Pharmacology

Indication

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Treatment ofHemorrhoids••••••••••••
Contraindications & Blackbox Warnings
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Pharmacodynamics

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Mechanism of action
Not Available
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

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Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

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Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
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Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
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Interactions

Drug Interactions
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Food Interactions
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Products

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Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
LiquidHorse chestnut (0.4 mg/4mg) + Aloe vera leaf (0.4 mg/4mg) + Ascorbic acid (0.6 mg/4mg) + Camellia japonica seed oil (0.6 mg/4mg)LiquidCutaneousShantou Youjia E-Commerce Co.,Ltd.2024-02-012024-12-31US flag
Nail Care PenHorse chestnut (0.8 mg/4mg) + Aloe vera leaf (0.3 mg/4mg) + Ascorbic acid (0.3 mg/4mg) + Camellia japonica seed oil (0.8 mg/4mg)Solution / dropsInfiltrationShantou Youjia E-Commerce Co., Ltd.2024-02-022024-12-31US flag
REPARİL-GEL N %1 + %5 JEL, 50 GHorse chestnut (1 g/100g) + Diethylamine salicylate (5 g/100g)GelTopicalMEDA PHARMA İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.2016-12-02Not applicableTurkey flag
Varicose Veins CreamHorse chestnut (4 mg/20g) + Centella asiatica (4 mg/20g) + Oat (4 mg/20g) + Rosemary (4 mg/20g)CreamCutaneousShantou Youjia E-Commerce Co., Ltd.2024-02-012024-12-31US flag

Categories

ATC Codes
C05CX03 — Hippocastani semen
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
Not Available
Kingdom
Organic Compounds
Super Class
Organic Acids
Class
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Sub Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Direct Parent
Peptides
Alternative Parents
Not Available
Substituents
Not Available
Molecular Framework
Not Available
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
3C18L6RJAZ
CAS number
Not Available

References

General References
  1. Pittler MH, Ernst E: Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jan 25;(1):CD003230. [Article]
  2. Siebert U, Brach M, Sroczynski G, Berla K: Efficacy, routine effectiveness, and safety of horsechestnut seed extract in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and large observational studies. Int Angiol. 2002 Dec;21(4):305-15. [Article]
PubChem Substance
347911443
RxNav
317825
Wikipedia
Aesculus

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
2CompletedSupportive CareLymphedema of Arm1
2WithdrawnTreatmentSingle Ventricle Heart Disease1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
GelTopical
Capsule
LiquidCutaneous
Solution / dropsInfiltration
CreamCutaneous
Tablet, coatedOral50 mg
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Not Available
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Drug created at June 23, 2017 20:37 / Updated at June 05, 2021 09:12