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Cochrane Database Syst Rev November 2012 PMID 23152216

Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency.

Max H Pittler, Edzard Ernst

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The overall tone reflects a cautious acceptance, exemplified by statements like 'suggests that HCSE is an efficacious and safe short-term treatment,' and mentions of systematic reviews show some engagement with research quality. The tone remains practical, emphasizing safety and effectiveness, which underscores a moderate impact on treatment perspectives for CVI.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the research indicates HCSE may be an effective and safe short-term treatment for CVI.

InterestModerate interest

Readers show moderate interest, with many focusing on the efficacy and safety aspects, but few delve into broader implications or methodology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments contain references to systematic reviews and comments on the treatment’s potential, indicating a reasonable level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article could influence treatment considerations for CVI, especially given the focus on positive findings.

Abstract in brief

  • The review evaluates the safety and effectiveness of oral horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE) versus placebo or other treatments for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), highlighting that HCSE may improve symptoms like leg pain.
  • The research included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that tested HCSE alone, excluding studies where HCSE was combined with other treatments, and involved thorough screening of published and unpublished data up to 2012.
  • Findings suggest that HCSE shows promise in reducing CVI symptoms, especially leg pain, with multiple trials reporting significant improvements compared to placebo, making it a potential alternative treatment option.]
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小嶋 慎二＠community pharmacist
@kojima_aponet · X

医療用はかつて、術後・外傷後の腫脹、痔核の症状の緩解の効能で「ヨーチミン」という製品が薬価にも収載されていた。 効能は静脈瘤やむくみあたりかな？ 【Cochrane Systematic Review 2012.11.14 和訳】 長期または慢性静脈不全に対するセイヨウトチノキ種子エキス https://t.co/Lt8S2RcmFZ

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 8,162 followers View post →
IAtrogenia
@HiranoMD · X

@Bellz_ebu Castanha da India (horse chestnut) Tem até revisão Cochrane sobre ela: https://t.co/H094uTZ1gI

Jul 24, 2024 · 3 likes · 950 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

Horse-Chestnut Seed Extract for Chronic Venous Insufficiency https://t.co/U6XiX5dEcB https://t.co/hsVmYkhnte

Mar 21, 2025 · 19,669 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

Horse-Chestnut Seed Extract for Chronic Venous Insufficiency https://t.co/yUKrduOwxK

May 27, 2024 · 19,669 followers View post →
小嶋 慎二＠community pharmacist
@kojima_aponet · X

RT @kojima_aponet: 医療用はかつて、術後・外傷後の腫脹、痔核の症状の緩解の効能で「ヨーチミン」という製品が薬価にも収載されていた。 効能は静脈瘤やむくみあたりかな？ 【Cochrane Systematic Review 2012.11.14 和訳】 長期…

Sep 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 8,162 followers View post →
小嶋 慎二＠community pharmacist
@kojima_aponet · X

RT @kojima_aponet: 医療用はかつて、術後・外傷後の腫脹、痔核の症状の緩解の効能で「ヨーチミン」という製品が薬価にも収載されていた。 効能は静脈瘤やむくみあたりかな？ 【Cochrane Systematic Review 2012.11.14 和訳】 長期…

Nov 20, 2020 · 2 shares · 8,162 followers View post →

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@8IAMWHATIAM8 · X

@realDonaldTrump Check this out brother... "Authors' conclusions: The evidence presented suggests that HCSE is an efficacious and safe short-term treatment for CVI." https://t.co/Ky4VcQBiON

Jul 18, 2025 · 40 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

Horse-Chestnut Seed Extract for Chronic Venous Insufficiency https://t.co/U6XiX5dEcB https://t.co/hsVmYkhnte

Mar 21, 2025 · 19,669 followers View post →
IAtrogenia
@HiranoMD · X

@Bellz_ebu Castanha da India (horse chestnut) Tem até revisão Cochrane sobre ela: https://t.co/H094uTZ1gI

Jul 24, 2024 · 3 likes · 950 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@edzard.bsky.social · Bluesky

Horse-Chestnut Seed Extract for Chronic Venous Insufficiency jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

Horse-Chestnut Seed Extract for Chronic Venous Insufficiency https://t.co/yUKrduOwxK

May 27, 2024 · 19,669 followers View post →
Shoei05_メモbot
@shoei05_bot · X

サポニンが含まれたサプリメントは慢性静脈不全による疼痛の改善効果，下肢腫脹の改善効果が認められる．ホースチェストナッツの種子から抽出したエキスに含まれる．サプリとして購入可能” https://t.co/FIwZfmFR1k https://t.co/onDHi9nqIi

Nov 18, 2022 · 290 followers View post →
Shoei05_メモbot
@shoei05_bot · X

サポニンが含まれたサプリメントは慢性静脈不全による疼痛の改善効果，下肢腫脹の改善効果が認められる．ホースチェストナッツの種子から抽出したエキスに含まれる．サプリとして購入可能” https://t.co/FIwZfmFR1k https://t.co/onDHi9nqIi

Oct 20, 2021 · 290 followers View post →
Shoei05_メモbot
@shoei05_bot · X

サポニンが含まれたサプリメントは慢性静脈不全による疼痛の改善効果，下肢腫脹の改善効果が認められる．ホースチェストナッツの種子から抽出したエキスに含まれる．サプリとして購入可能” https://t.co/FIwZfmFR1k https://t.co/onDHi9nqIi

Jul 7, 2021 · 290 followers View post →
Shoei05_メモbot
@shoei05_bot · X

サポニンが含まれたサプリメントは慢性静脈不全による疼痛の改善効果，下肢腫脹の改善効果が認められる．ホースチェストナッツの種子から抽出したエキスに含まれる．サプリとして購入可能” https://t.co/FIwZfmFR1k https://t.co/onDHi9nqIi

May 18, 2021 · 290 followers View post →
小嶋 慎二＠community pharmacist
@kojima_aponet · X

RT @kojima_aponet: 医療用はかつて、術後・外傷後の腫脹、痔核の症状の緩解の効能で「ヨーチミン」という製品が薬価にも収載されていた。 効能は静脈瘤やむくみあたりかな？ 【Cochrane Systematic Review 2012.11.14 和訳】 長期…

Nov 20, 2020 · 2 shares · 8,162 followers View post →
小嶋 慎二＠community pharmacist
@kojima_aponet · X

RT @kojima_aponet: 医療用はかつて、術後・外傷後の腫脹、痔核の症状の緩解の効能で「ヨーチミン」という製品が薬価にも収載されていた。 効能は静脈瘤やむくみあたりかな？ 【Cochrane Systematic Review 2012.11.14 和訳】 長期…

Sep 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 8,162 followers View post →
小嶋 慎二＠community pharmacist
@kojima_aponet · X

医療用はかつて、術後・外傷後の腫脹、痔核の症状の緩解の効能で「ヨーチミン」という製品が薬価にも収載されていた。 効能は静脈瘤やむくみあたりかな？ 【Cochrane Systematic Review 2012.11.14 和訳】 長期または慢性静脈不全に対するセイヨウトチノキ種子エキス https://t.co/Lt8S2RcmFZ

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 8,162 followers View post →
bart huisman
@barthuismans · X

@AlexMurdoch7 @EdzardErnst @JAA00197397 @deralteGaukler @homeopathy2010 @pelham_g @longy_uk @andree_dominik @jon_hill987 @6x10E23 @Vishal27957698 @TakeThatChem @mikegreenhow @macmillanbooks @panmacmillan Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency Max H PittlerEdzard Ernst Authors' conclusions "The evidence presented suggests that HCSE is an efficacious and safe short‐term treatment for CVI." ask ernst. (i am not interested in phytotherapie but in classical hp)

Jun 26, 2020 · 1,272 followers View post →