CytoMatrix – Horse Chestnut – 90 Vcaps

Description

Aesculus hippocastanum, also known as Horse Chestnut, is a herb traditionally used to improve symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) such as hemorrhoids and varicose veins. CVI leads to symptoms of itching, pain, discoloration and edema in the legs, creating both medical and aesthetic concerns. Modern research has confirmed that the active ingredient responsible for improving blood vessel integrity is known as escin. Escin has been found to increase nitric oxide production within the endothelial cells, thereby improving blood flow.

Clinical trials have found that horse chestnut extract can reduce pain and leg swelling associated with CVI and also significant reduction in symptoms, bleeding, and improvements in endoscopic evaluations in those with hemorrhoids. One trial showed that 82% of subjects had hemorrhoid improvements compared to only 32% in placebo, with most benefits acutely apparent within just six days of starting supplementation. Conversely, many studies for CVI find that maximum benefits occur within 1-3 months of supplementation. The evidence-based dose for Aesculus hippocastanum appears to be mostly dependent on escin content, which should reach a minimum 150mg per day, rather than the dried herb equivalent or total extract amount.

Horse Chestnut from Cyto-Matrix contains 375mg of Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, standardized to contain a minimum of 20% escin content (75mg) per vegetable capsule. Horse Chestnut is also guaranteed to be free of esculin, a coumarin compound that can cause gastric distress in significant amounts. Each bottle of Horse Chestnut contains 90 vegetable capsules.

Horse Chestnut is a part of the Cyto-Matrix Herbal Matrix Series, containing sustainably sourced, traceable, and GMO free herbs with potent therapeutic properties. Each herb is extracted and tested to ensure the standardization of active ingredients, ultimately leading to efficacious, predictable and reliable products. The Cyto-Matrix Herbal Matrix Series of herbal extracts is beneficial for both the health of individuals, and also the health of our planet and future generations.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Horse-chestnut extract (seed, Aesculus hippocastanum)	375mg
Aescin 20%, 5:1, DHE 1875mg
*PhytoProof® is a registered trademark of Euromed USA, Inc

Unit of Measure above: Each capsule

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, brown rice flour. Capsule: hypromellose.

Directions & Cautions

Indications: Used in Herbal Medicine as a choleretic to help relieve digestive upset, such as indigestion, and help increase bile flow. Ginger is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative to help relieve digestive disturbances including lack of appetite, nausea, digestive spasms, indigestion, dyspepsia and flatulent colic.

Directions: Adults – Take 1 capsule, 3 times per day with food or as directed by a healthcare professional. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.

Contradictions: Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this product if you have scleroderma or a bile duct obstruction.

Warnings: Do not use if safety seal is broken. Consult a healthcare professional if you have liver disease, kidney disease and/or a seizure disorder or if you have gallstones or if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, Sadenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over the counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication. Stop use and consult a healthcare professional if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness. Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.

Known Adverse Reactions: Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. May cause digestive problems and some people may experience diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Hypersensitivity/allergy may occur; in which case, discontinue use.

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