Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Horse Chestnut

Botanical Names

aesculus hippocastanum

Common Names

buckeye, Spanish chestnut

Plant Description

Horse Chestnut is a deciduous tree native to Asia and Northern Greece and is also found in Europe and North America. It has spiked white and pink flowers with a red center and bears a fruit that consists of green capsules, or husks, which contain 1 - 3 large brown seeds, or nuts, called conkers, or horse chestnuts.

Parts of Horse Chestnut Used in Dietary Supplements

The seeds from the fruit of the Horse Chestnut tree are commonly used in herbal supplements.