Horse Chestnut Supplement - Natural Support for Circulation

Horse chestnut is a tree extract often used in herbal medicine for its potential benefits on circulation and vein health. It may help support healthy blood flow and reduce symptoms associated with varicose veins.

Horse chestnut FAQ

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Is horse chestnut a tree?

Horse chestnut ( Aesculus hippocastanum ) is a deciduous tree native to southeastern Europe. It sprouts white flowers in the spring that eventually turn to spiky green balls that contain fruit. The leaves, seeds, flowers, and bark of horse chestnut contain bioactive compounds that may benefit human health.

What is a chestnut equine?

The chestnut, also known as a night eye, is a callosity on the body of a horse or other equine, found on the inner side of the leg above the knee on the foreleg and, if present, below the hock on the hind leg. It is believed to be a vestigial toe, and along with the ergot form the three toes of some other extinct Equidae.

What is horse chestnut used for?

The most famous use of horse chestnut is in the game of conkers. The first record of the game is from the Isle of Wight in 1848. Horse chestnut timber is a pale creamy-white to light brown, with a smooth, soft, fine texture. It's not very strong and is therefore not used commercially, but its soft texture makes it ideal for carving.

What is a horse chestnut tree?

Aesculus hippocastanum, the horse chestnut, is a species of flowering plant in the maple, soapberry and lychee family Sapindaceae. It is a large, deciduous, synoecious (hermaphroditic-flowered) tree. It is also called horse-chestnut, European horsechestnut, buckeye, and conker tree.

How do you identify a horse chestnut tree?

A horse chestnut tree is easy to identify in the landscape due to its large, rounded leaves, white-pinkish flowers growing in conical clusters, domed crown, and tall stature. Although too large for most gardens, horse chestnut trees are popular in parks and streets. This article is a guide to identifying the magnificent horse chestnut tree.

How long does a horse chestnut tree last?

The tree will not reach full maturity to produce seeds for 12 years. With good planning and a little diligence, you will grow a beautiful addition to your backyard or garden. It is Time to BRANCH out into some fun tree facts. The horse chestnut or buckeye is the state tree of Ohio.

How big does a red horse chestnut tree get?

If you want to grow an ornamental horse chestnut tree, the red horse chestnut ‘Briotii’ is a smaller cultivar. The medium-sized flowering tree grows 25 – 35 ft. (7 – 10 m) tall. Its rounded crown has lustrous, small leaves and showy dark red flowers.