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Horse Chestnut can help with the following:
Circulation  Phlebitis / Thrombophlebitis
 Horse chestnut is often used for chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins - conditions related to phlebitis. For this reason, horse chestnut is sometimes recommended for phlebitis as well, but may be better suited for prevention of the condition.


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May do some good


GLOSSARY

Chronic (Chronicity)
Usually referring to chronic illness: Illness extending over a long period of time.

Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein. Symptoms of superficial phlebitis include pain, swelling, redness, and warmth around the affected vein. The vein feels hard to the touch because of the clotted blood.

Varicose Veins
Twisted, widened veins with incompetent valves.

Venous
Pertaining to the veins.




Last updated: Oct 08, 2008


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