Reviewer: ALLMAN, 55-64 Male (Patient)

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I use Natural Factors Horse Chestnut 18% aescin extract (combined with Grapeseed 95% polyphenols) capsules on hot days to treat discomfort (burning or itching) from varicose veins on my calves. I typically experience the discomfort on very hot days after jogging, bicycling or prolonged walking. 1 capsule seems to be enough.

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I use Natural Factors Horse Chestnut 18% aescin extract (combined with Grapeseed 95% polyphenols) capsules on hot days to treat discomfort (burning or itching) from varicose veins on my calves. I typically experience the discomfort on very hot days after jogging, bicycling or prolonged walking. 1 capsule seems to be enough.
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Reviewer: arona40, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started using horse chestnut extract about a week ago for spider veins on my legs. Not only did the stuff shrink my spider veins noticeably in just a few days it made me feel great. I had low back pain and fibromialsia and both also diminished drastically. more study is needed on this extract for other uses or treatments per say arthritis, high blood pressure, or high glucose levels in the blo ... Show Full Comment

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I started using horse chestnut extract about a week ago for spider veins on my legs. Not only did the stuff shrink my spider veins noticeably in just a few days it made me feel great. I had low back pain and fibromialsia and both also diminished drastically. more study is needed on this extract for other uses or treatments per say arthritis, high blood pressure, or high glucose levels in the blood. one of natures' marvels
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Reviewer: Cornell, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I took the first pill 3 days ago and just got out of bed. It made me dizzy, blurred my vision, decreased my blood pressure, and did not let me carry my daily activities/responsibilities. In essence, I was handicapped for 3 days until the effect wore offd. BE CAREFUL!!!

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I took the first pill 3 days ago and just got out of bed. It made me dizzy, blurred my vision, decreased my blood pressure, and did not let me carry my daily activities/responsibilities. In essence, I was handicapped for 3 days until the effect wore offd. BE CAREFUL!!!
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Reviewer: lgee, 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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have venus insufficiency in 4 days of taking horse chestnut 300 milligrams i had no swelling in 4 days and none since (2 weeks)fantastic no more pressure stockings

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have venus insufficiency in 4 days of taking horse chestnut 300 milligrams i had no swelling in 4 days and none since (2 weeks)fantastic no more pressure stockings
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Reviewer: Mona1946, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have some vericose veins on the calf and outside of the thigh right above the knee on the right leg. They would sometimes hurt--a lot. A friend had pain in her leg and they found she had a blood clot so I went to my doctor. I only have broken veins. I looked at the ingredients on a popular vein therapy. It listed horse chestnut as the first ingredient, but it was too costly for me. I check ... Show Full Comment

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I have some vericose veins on the calf and outside of the thigh right above the knee on the right leg. They would sometimes hurt--a lot. A friend had pain in her leg and they found she had a blood clot so I went to my doctor. I only have broken veins. I looked at the ingredients on a popular vein therapy. It listed horse chestnut as the first ingredient, but it was too costly for me. I checked at a health food store which carried supplements of all kinds. I could by horse chestnut without all the extras and pretty wrapping for a fraction of the cost. I noticed within a week that the constant pain was gone. I have taken it every day for over 5 years. I started my Mom, who is now 93, on it. She takes it everyday. She had 16 children and now has horrible vericose veins. She wishes she had known of it years ago.
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