Escin

Escin Description

Escin, also called aescin, is the main saponin (a type of carbohydrate) of _Aesculus hippocastanum_, or horse chestnut, a tree native to parts of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.

Like most plant extracts, it exhibits antioxidant properties. Of most interest though to researchers, however, is its potential to mitigate factors that can lead to inflammation. Though this research is primarily linked to oral use, there’s exciting potential for it to have the same benefits when applied topically as well.