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Uses? |
Weak veins Oedema Bruises Sprains |
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Who? |
Almost everyone |
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Who can’t? |
People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding |
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How long? |
Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people |
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Side effects? |
Stomach upset Dizziness Headache Itching |
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Available forms? |
Capsules, tinctures, extracts, tablets |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or directions on the package |
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Part used? |
Bark, seed, leaf |
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Comes from? |
Native to central Asia, naturalised in Europe and the United States. Much of today’s medicinal supply is produced in Poland |
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Other names? |
Aesculus Hippocastanum Buckeye |
