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Aesculus hippocastanum

Horse chestnut

Potencies: 6C to 200C
Thermal: Hot
Miasm: Psora
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About

Aesculus hippocastanum is strongly associated with venous congestion, especially of the rectum and lower back. It is commonly considered when pain, heaviness, and fullness are present without much bleeding.

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Keynotes

Piles without bleeding; rectal dryness and pain; backache with venous congestion.

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Constitution

Sedentary individuals with sluggish venous circulation and tendency to congestion.

🤒Symptoms Profile

General Symptoms

Rectal pain, dryness, constipation, backache, heaviness in pelvis, fullness, and discomfort from poor venous circulation. Headache and fatigue may accompany.

Mental Symptoms

Irritability and mental fatigue associated with chronic discomfort.

Physical Symptoms

Constipation, rectal pain, hemorrhoids without bleeding, backache, pelvic heaviness.

Uses

Traditionally used for venous congestion; commonly prescribed in cases of piles without bleeding, rectal pain, constipation, backache, and pelvic heaviness.

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Modalities

Better: walking, gentle motion. Worse: standing long, heat.

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

6C to 200C

Recommended Dosage

According to classical principles and symptom similarity.

🔗Relationships & Affinities

🫀 Organ Affinity

Rectum, veins, lower back

🤝 Complementary

Sulphur

⚠️Important Cautions

May temporarily aggravate hemorrhoids.

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