Heavy, aching legs at the end of the day are often a sign that circulation in the veins needs support. Venaforce Extra is an A.Vogel herbal medicine made with standardised horse chestnut seed extract (Aesculus hippocastanum), traditionally used to relieve the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency, including varicose veins, leg swelling and that heavy, tired feeling. It is also traditionally used for symptoms linked to hemorrhoids.How it worksThe key compound in horse chestnut seed is aescin, which helps tone and strengthen vein walls and reduces the fluid that seeps into surrounding tissue and causes swelling.Medicinal ingredient (per tablet)Horse chestnut seed extract 5:1: 191.25 mg (equal to 956.25 mg dried seed), standardised to 50 mg aescin (22–32%)Non-medicinal: microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, methacrylic acid copolymer, copovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, soya polysaccharides, talc, triethyl citrate. Free of sugar, lactose and gluten.Directions Adults: 1 tablet twice a day, roughly 12 hours apart, with water at mealtimes Take regularly for best results Cautions Pregnant or breastfeeding: speak to a health practitioner before use Do not use if allergic to horse chestnut or any ingredient, or if the safety seal is broken See a health practitioner if symptoms continue or get worse Keep out of reach of children
