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A Vogel Aesculus |
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A Vogel Aesculus (Venaforce) |
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A Vogel Aesculus (Venagel) |
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The Horse Chestnut trees planted by Alfred
Vogel in the Bioforce fields have grown to splendid maturity.
Not to be confused with the edible sweet chestnut, the hard,
round seeds of the Horse Chestnut are assiduously gathered each
autumn for use in this tincture.
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Aesculus
TINCTURE Ingredients:
Tincture of fresh Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) seeds,
extracted in alcohol (66%v/v).
Directions for Use:
Adults: 20 drops twice a day immediately after meals, in
a little water.
Maintenance: 20 drops once a day, in
a little water.
Children: This product is not
recommended for children.
Please seek medical advice if pregnant.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place.
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Venaforce® Horse Chestnut tablets
Treatment of varicose veins symptoms
Contains Horse Chestnut seed
Fresh herb extract
Like so many other parts of our bodies, we only become aware of
our veins when they stop working properly. Whether we like it or
not we are often judged by the appearance of our legs – and this
is more so for women than men.
For most, varicose veins are a problem because of the way they
look. They can be embarrassing, causing people to avoid baring
their legs, revealing their varicose veins for all to see.
However, as well as being unsightly, varicose veins can cause
unpleasant symptoms such as tired, heavy legs which can affect
our daily routine. Some people may also experience uncomfortable
leg cramps or swollen ankles.
A traditional herbal treatment for varicose veins popular in
Europe is to use the extract of Horse Chestnut seed.
Venaforce is a licensed herbal remedy used to treat symptoms of
varicose veins such as tired, heavy, aching legs, leg cramps and
swollen ankles. It contains the extract of fresh Horse Chestnut
seeds - known to many of us as the Conker.
Venaforce Horse Chestnut gastro-resistant tablets - a
traditional herbal medicinal product for the relief of symptoms
associated with chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins,
such as tired, heavy legs, pain, cramps and swelling,
exclusively based upon long standing use as a traditional
remedy. Always read the leaflet.
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Venagel
Horse Chestnut Gel
Tired, aching legs find ease with the gentle application of
Venagel.
Venagel contains the extract of fresh Aesculus hippocastanum
(Horse Chestnut) seeds. It helps to cool, soothe and relieve
legs that feel weary, heavy and uncomfortable.
Additional lifestyle tips:
Avoid staying on your feet for prolonged periods
Try to put your feet up regularly to help reduce the aching
Try regular gentle exercise
If you smoke, try to cut down or stop altogether
Venagel
Prepared from Horse Chestnut seed, harvested at their prime and
used within 24 hours.
No pesticides, insecticides, fungicides or chemical fertilizers
used.
Ingredients:
Aqua, Alcohol, Aesculus hippocastanum, Hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Glycerin (plant
origin).
Directions for use:
Massage a small amount of the gel onto the skin 2 to 3 times a
day using an upwards motion. Pay special attention to the ankles
and the areas that feel most uncomfortable. When possible keep
legs raised for 20 minutes. If you think you have a condition
that may require medical treatment, consult your pharmacist or
doctor before using this product.
Do not apply to the face.
Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes.
Wash hands thoroughly after use.
Do not apply to inflamed or broken skin.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
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Horse
Chestnut may help symptoms of the
following:
Only one fifth of the population have
healthy veins.
Disturbances in the venous circulation
occur mainly in the lower extremities due to the greater pressure
exerted on these veins.
Varicose veins and haemorrhoids appear
when veins lose their elasticity. Blood then accumulates, causing
distension and swelling of these blood vessels.
Fluid is then forced into the
surrounding tissue giving rise to oedema. This can impede the
circulation further, reducing tissue nutrition. In the legs, if this
process is prolonged, varicose eczema results.
This area of devitalised tissue becomes
prone to damage. If trauma does occur, the healing process is
protracted giving rise to varicose ulcers.
Varicose veins and haemorrhoids are
prone to inflammation (phlebitis). Many cases of night cramps arise as
a result of poor venous circulation.
Mode of Action
There are many constituents found in
Aesculus which are important therapeutically - these include saponins
(aescin), flavonoids, tannins and coumarins. The clinical action of
Aesculus in peripheral venous disorders appears to depend on a number
of these constituents, rather than just one.
Flavonoids exhibit an anti-inflammatory
action. Tannins have astringent properties, helping to tone the vessel
walls.
Aescin is the constituent which appears
to have the ability to inhibit oedema. It possesses anti-inflammatory
action and increases venous tone.
In varicose veins, aescin can influence
the initial phase of inflammation by exerting a 'sealing' effect on
'leaky' capillaries, reducing both the number and diameter of
capillary pores. It also inhibits the activity of lysosomal enzymes
which have the ability to damage the walls of veins and capillaries.
Herbs
For thousands of years, herbs have been used to help maintain many aspects of
health and wellness. Today, research and technology are bringing herbalism into
the modern age – with improved extraction, standardization, and farming
methods. Clinical studies are beginning to validate herbal therapies, so even
some in the medical community are starting to accept them.
Many of today’s
medicines were originally derived from botanicals. Aspirin once came from the
white willow tree, quinine from the bark of the cinchona tree, and digitalis
from foxglove. Herbs are still the basis for Chinese medicine and are important
constituents of many European natural remedies. As Hippocrates said, “Let they
food by thy medicine, thy medicine be thy food”.
Some of the herbs
available on this site are wild-crafted – grown in the wild – while others
are meticulously cultivated on herb farms.
More about Bioforce (Words by Bioforce)
Bioforce is the UK market leader for Herbal Medicines. The company produces an extensive range of products focusing on A.Vogel organic fresh herb tinctures and tincture tablets. Established in 1987 and based in Irvine, Scotland, we are at the forefront of Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness.
The A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and transported to Scotland where they are bottled in our modern facility in Irvine, which also operates to GMP standards. All our products are distributed throughout Britain and Ireland.
We are a modern science-based company, grounded in the knowledge and traditions of the herbalist. We offer a comprehensive programme of education to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to those who use our products. Our team of Territory Managers is supplemented by a Nutritionist, Pharmacists and Quality Control staff and headed by our Medical Director, Dr Jen Tan.
Our leading products include Echinaforce, Atrogel Arnica Gel, Atrosan Devil's Claw tablets, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules, Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets and Hyperiforce St John's Wort tablets.
Our parent company, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, was founded in 1963 by Alfred Vogel, the eminent Swiss Naturopath and pioneer in natural health, and now supplies fresh herb tinctures to over 30 countries world-wide.
The majority of herbs used to produce the A.Vogel range are grown using a strict organic protocol, mainly in the fertile conditions of Roggwil. This allows the company to exert complete control over the cultivation of plants, from planting through to harvesting using Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP).
All our products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols and control. Stringent quality controls and a full range of scientific tests throughout growth and manufacture also ensure the best of quality. Certain herbs such as Arnica montana, Saw Palmetto and Devil’s Claw are cultivated on special farms in other parts of the world, again using organic protocols."
