Botanical Source: Derived from the dried mature seeds of Aesculus hippocastanum (Common Horse Chestnut) or Aesculus wilsonii Rehd.
Product Overview
Horse Chestnut Extract, standardized to 98% triterpenoid saponins (primarily Aescin), is a premium botanical ingredient widely recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory, venotonic, and antioxidant properties. Unlike sodium aescinate, this natural extract offers comparable efficacy with significantly reduced side effects, making it the preferred choice for both pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.
At Botanical Essence, we utilize carefully selected raw materials and advanced extraction technology to ensure consistent purity, batch-to-batch stability, and full traceability from seed to finished powder. Our production follows stringent cGMP and EU Pharmacopoeia standards, delivering a high-performance ingredient trusted by leading nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and skincare manufacturers worldwide.
Key Benefits and Functional Properties
- Vascular and Anti-Edema Support: Aescin strengthens capillary integrity, improves microcirculation, and effectively reduces vascular permeability, making it highly effective for managing chronic venous insufficiency, edema, and leg heaviness.
- Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activity: The concentrated triterpenoid saponins exhibit strong free-radical scavenging ability and inhibit inflammatory mediators, supporting its traditional use in acute soft tissue injury, sprains, and postoperative swelling.
- Dermatological Applications: When incorporated into topical creams and serums, Horse Chestnut Extract enhances surface activity, delivers excellent moisturizing effects, and helps delay skin aging by improving skin elasticity and smoothness.
- Improved Patient Compliance: Compared with synthetic sodium aescinate, the natural extract maintains equivalent therapeutic performance while offering a superior safety profile in tablets, tinctures, and topical preparations.
Primary Applications
- Pharmaceutical-grade oral tablets and capsules for venous health and circulation support
- Topical creams, gels, and ointments for bruise recovery, varicose veins, and sports injuries
- Premium anti-aging and firming skincare formulations
- Functional cosmetic ingredients targeting puffiness and sensitive skin
Technical Specifications
| Items | Specifications | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Almost white or light-yellow powder | Complies |
| Assay (Aescin) | 97% – 103% | 98.5% |
| Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.51% |
| Optical Rotation | -24.0° to -30.0° | -25.2° |
| pH (1% solution) | 3.0 – 5.0 | 3.12 |
| Extract Solvent | Alcohol & Water | Complies |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm | Complies |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm | Complies |
| Residual Solvents | Meets Eur.Pharm. requirements | Complies |
| Microbiology | ||
| Total Plate Count | <1,000 cfu/g | Complies |
| Yeast & Mold | <100 cfu/g | Complies |
| E. coli | Negative | Complies |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
Conclusion: The product fully conforms to specifications.
Quality Assurance
Every batch of Horse Chestnut Extract from Botanical Essence undergoes comprehensive testing for active content, impurities, microbial safety, and residual solvents. Our vertically integrated supply chain and strict quality management system guarantee exceptional purity, stability, and consistency – essential requirements for global nutraceutical brands and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Storage & Packaging
- Recommended storage: Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Standard packaging: 25kg fiber drums with double food-grade PE inner bags
- Custom packaging and private labeling options available upon request
For reliable supply of premium Horse Chestnut Extract (Aescin 98%), experienced technical support, and competitive bulk pricing, contact Botanical Essence today.
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