The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) have approved:
The use of horse chestnut seeds as a traditional herbal remedy for:
- Alleviating the symptoms of a feeling of heaviness in the limbs associated with mild venous disorders of the circulatory system.
- Relieving bruises and swelling after superficial minor injuries.
The use of butcher's broom as a traditional herbal remedy for:
- Alleviating symptoms such as discomfort and a feeling of heaviness in the legs associated with mild circulatory disorders.
- Alleviating symptoms of hemorrhoids such as burning and itching.
The use of grape seed as a traditional herbal remedy for:
- Relieving discomfort and a feeling of heaviness in the legs associated with mild venous disorders of the circulatory system.
- Relieving itching associated with hemorrhoids.
- Relieving symptoms of capillary fragility of the skin.