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Venaforce Gel^® 
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Horse-chestnuts keep your legs moving

The most common medicinal plant for ailments in connection with varicose veins is the horse-chestnut. Inside its seeds – in the shiny brown chestnuts – lie all the active agents that diminish permeability and brittleness of the finest capillaries and restore already existing injuries to the vessel walls. Weak and expanded veins develop tone and tension. The active agents of the chestnut also prevent the development of infections (phlebitis) and the storage of tissue fluids.

Indications

To refresh and revitalize tired and heavy legs. As supportive therapy for poor venous circulation, varicose veins and phlebitis.

Composition Venaforce Gel®

Venaforce® Gel contains 6-9 g of fresh Horse Chestnut seed extract (Aesculus hyppocastanum) in a clear gel that penetrates easily. 1 g gel = 60-93 mg fresh Horse Chestnut seed dry extract. (DER 5.0-6.1 :1)
Other ingredients: Water, alcohol, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (thickener), propylglyceryl-4 caprate (solubilizer), glycerin.

Dosage

External use: Apply sparingly and massage gently into skin 2 to 3 times daily. Always massage the legs upwards toward the heart to promote venous return.

Composition Venaforce Tablets®
 
Dry extract of fresh Horse Chestnut seeds (Aesculus hippocastanum) 191-25 mg. Standardized to 50 mg (22-32%) aescine (or escine) by tablet.

Dosage

Take 1 tablets with water, 2 times daily, during meals.
May be used up to 6 weeks.

Historical overview

Venous insufficiency is a complex state involving an increase in capillary and vein pressure, an increase in capillary permeability, a blood stasis, an edema, inflammation, etc. Its precise cause is still unknown but many risk factors have been identified: excess weight, hypertension, tobacco, alcohol, lack of physical activity, bad diet, pregnancy, standing or sitting stationary work (nurse, pharmacist, clerk), constipation, etc.

The symptoms of venous insufficiency may be benign, like heavy and tired legs, but may also be much more serious, like varicose veins, painful hemorrhoids and even phlebitis. Aside from surgery (that eliminates the diseased veins but does not stop the progression of varicose veins), there are few treatments for venous insufficiency. Support stockings are effective but so uncomfortable that very few people wear them.

Horse Chestnut seed extract is used for venous insufficiency problems (including phlebitis), fragile capillaries, liver congestion, diarrhea and fever.

Actions and pharmacology

The gel form adds to Horse Chestnut effects (see Venaforce® tablets or Venaforce® Liquid information sheets) a refreshing local effect, increasing the relief of tired legs. For more effectiveness, combine Venaforce® gel with Venaforce® liquid or tablets.

Scientific studies

Many clinical references confirm the topical application of Horse Chestnut seed extract to relieve poor circulation problems and symptoms. For example, a study conducted on healthy volunteers demonstrated the efficacy of a Horse Chestnut seed gel, standardized to a 2% aescine content, to speed up hematoma (bruise) healing and to relieve pain.(1)

A 1997 clinical study on Venaforce® gel was conducted on 71 patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency with edema of the lower limbs. After 6 weeks, the diameter of the ankle was significantly reduced by 0.7 cm; symptoms had dropped by 60% according to the scale used (edema, tired and heavy legs, stretching sensation, pain, burning sensation, etc.); and 85% of patients deemed Venaforce® gel effective.(2)

Precautions, contraindications and interactions

In topical application, there are no contraindications except in cases of allergy to one of the ingredients.

Do not massage the legs with a gel in cases of thrombosis.
The most important risk factors of venous insufficiency can be controlled. It is therefore necessary to modify these factors (lose excess weight; improve the diet by eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains; stop smoking; exercise; etc.) to effectively stop the disease progression.

References

1-Calabrese C, Preston P. Report of the results of a double-blind, randomized, single-dose trial of a topical 2% escine gel versus placebo in the acute treatment of experimentally-induced hematoma in volunteers. Planta Med 1993 Oct;59(5):394-7

2-Geissbühler S, Gegenring FH. Traitement de l'insuffisance veineuse chronique par Aesculaforce (Venaforce® au Canada) gel pour les veines. Schweiz Zschr GanzheitMedizin 1999;11(2):82-87.

Please note:

If you suffer from circulation disorders, make sure you stay active (swimming, hiking), rest your legs as often as possible, avoid lengthy periods of sitting or standing and possibly use favorable bandages.

 

The statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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