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Horse Chestnut Gel for Varicose Veins

THIS IS NOT EDIBLE

Courtesy James Wong
Show: Grow Your Own Drugs Episode: Trees
TOTAL TIME: 240 hr 15 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 240 hr
Cook: 5 min
YIELD:
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

HORSE CHESTNUT TINCTURE:
  • 2 1/8 cups vodka
HORSE CHESTNUT GEL:
  • 3 sachets vegetable gelatine
  • 5 drops lavender oil
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Directions

For the tincture: Blend the vodka and conkers in a liquidizer until smooth. Place in a sterilized bottle and keep in a cool dark place for 10 days to 1 month, shaking every day or so. Strain before using.

For the gel: Add the vegetable gelatine to 2/3 cup cold water in a pan and whisk until dissolved. Heat for about 2 minutes, whisking constantly. As the mix starts to thicken, slowly pour in 2/3 cup of the tincture, a little at a time. Add the lavender oil.

Pour into a 250-milliliter sterilized bottle.

Try a 24-hour patch test before using as the horse chestnut can irritate. Apply to affected areas twice daily, or as often as required.

The tincture will keep for up to 1 year and must not be taken internally. The gel keeps for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.

Notes

The content of this program is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional healthcare provider before trying any form of therapy or if you have any questions or concerns about a medical condition. The use of natural products can be toxic if misused, and even when suitably used, certain individuals could have adverse reactions.

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