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2- Aescin (escin)e
Is a tritepenoid saponin
Source: Horse Chestnut ( Aesculus hippocastanum).
Well-tolerated as the use of compression stockings
Uses of Aescin
Antiinflammatory, vasoconstrictor and vasoprotective
Aescin is a safe and effective for short-term treatment of Chronic
Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
It is used topically to treat sports injuries, postoperative and post-
postpartum edema, varicose veins. It helps improve circulation by
strengthening capillaries. It is used widely in leg and foot products as it
has been shown to reduce leg fatigue.
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