Horse Chestnut

Are horse chestnuts and conkers the same?

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a large deciduous tree best known for its fruit commonly known as conkers used in the popular children’s game. Evidence suggests that extract from the seed of the horse chestnut is a safe and efficient short term treatment for venous insufficiency and maintaining healthy veins. 

Natures Healthbox offers the very best horse chestnut balms and Supplements, such as Viridian Organic Horse Chestnut Tincture 50ml, Lamberts Horse Chestnut Complex 60 Tablets or A.Vogel Venagel 100ml, which is particularly good for rubbing into tired, heavy legs.

What does horse chestnut do for the body?

Horse chestnut covers conditions such as swollen veins (phlebitis), varicose veins and haemorrhoids.

What does horse chestnut do for skin?

A horse chestnut balm, like Viridian Organic Horse Chestnut Balm 100g has anti-inflammatory properties and can be safely used upon your Skin to fight irritations.