What is Horse Chestnut?
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a deciduous tree native to the Balkans and Turkey. Horse Chestnut (Latin: Aesculus hippocastanum, family Sapindaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a deciduous tree native to the Balkans and Turkey. Horse Chestnut (Latin: Aesculus hippocastanum, family Sapindaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Horse Chestnut is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Horse Chestnut is a member of the Sapindaceae family native to ALB, BUL, GRC, TUR, TKM, and YUG. Horse Chestnut thrives in light to medium soil types and prefers a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Horse Chestnut grows best in USDA zone 4-7, 7/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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