Aesculus hippocastanum

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Aesculus hippocastanum is a large deciduous tree in the soapberry family Sapindaceae. The seed extract, standardized to around 20% aescin (or escin), is used for its venotonic effect, vascular protection, anti-inflammatory, and free radical scavenging properties. Aka horse-chestnut, European horse chestnut, buckeye, conker tree.

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