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Premium Horse Chestnut Extract 20% 40% 98% Aescin/Escin Powder for Health Care Food Additives

  • Product Name:  Horse Chestnut Extract
  • Part Used: Seed
  • Latin Name: Aesculus chinensis Bunge
  • Active ingredient: Aescin
  • Kosher Status: Yes
  • Test Method: UV/HPLC
  • Appearance: Brown to white powder
  • Place of Origin: China

Introduction to Horse Chestnut Extract

Horse Chestnut Extract is primarily derived from the seeds of the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum), with its core active component aescin standardized through modern extraction processes. It has a long history of use in traditional European medicine. Contemporary extraction techniques ensure stable aescin content (typically 16%-20%). Horse Chestnut Extract appears as a yellowish-brown powder with a bitter taste and good water solubility.

Main Specs:
Aescin 20%,40%(HPLC/UV)  brown powder
Aescin 98%(HPLC) white to off-white powder

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Efficacy of Horse Chestnut Extract

The core efficacy of Horse Chestnut Extract lies in improving venous function and providing anti-inflammatory effects. Aescin enhances venous tone, reduces vascular permeability, and effectively alleviates symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, and varicose veins. Its anti-inflammatory properties inhibit edema formation and the release of inflammatory mediators. Additionally, the extract exhibits antioxidant activity, protecting vascular endothelial cells. Clinical studies confirm its effectiveness in reducing discomfort associated with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), along with auxiliary hemostatic and microcirculation-improving effects.

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Application Fields of Horse Chestnut Extract

Horse Chestnut Extract is primarily used in health products targeting venous circulation improvement, such as capsules or gels for relieving leg edema and varicose veins. In pharmaceuticals, it is formulated into prescription or over-the-counter medications for chronic venous insufficiency. The cosmetics industry incorporates it into skincare products for reducing periorbital puffiness and dark circles, as well as slimming lotions. In sports medicine, it is applied to alleviate muscle fatigue and injury-related swelling. In recent years, its use in topical pain relief ointments and post-operative care products has also been growing.

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Product specification of Horse Chestnut Extract

Horse Chestnut Extract Technical Data Sheet

Sense Index

Appearance

Brown to white powder

Odor & Taste

Characteristic

Physical-chemical Index

Aescin (UV)

20%-98%

Particle Size 

98% pass 80 mesh

Loss on drying

5% Max

Ash  

5% Max

Heavy metals               

10ppm Max

Lead

2ppm Max

Arsenic  

2ppm Max

Mercury

0.1ppm Max

Cadmium

1ppm Max

BHC

Negative

DDT

Negative

Hygienic Index

Total plate count                                            

1,000cfu/g Max

Mold & yeast

100cfu/g Max

Enterobacteriae

10cfu/g Max

E.Coli

Absent in 10g

Salmonella

Absent in 25g

Statements: Non-Irradiated, Non-GMO

Packaging: 1kg/aluminium foil bag, 25kg/drum (37*37*50cm).

Shelf Life: 24 months stored in original packaging away from the light, and under the optimal temperature 10~25℃.