Horse Chestnut: Cultivation for Ornamental Purposes and Non-Food Crop Production

    April 2005 in “ Journal of Herbs Spices & Medicinal Plants ”
    E. Bellini, Stefania Nin
    TLDR Horse chestnut has ornamental uses and potential health benefits, but more research is needed on its cultivation and properties.
    The document reviewed the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.), highlighting its ornamental use and the potential of its derivatives, such as escin and proanthocyanidin A2, in dermatology and pharmacology. These derivatives were used for treating conditions like chronic venous insufficiency, couperose, cellulites, and hair loss, and showed protective effects against UV damage. Despite its benefits, there was limited knowledge on cultivation methods, seed chemical composition, optimal harvest times, and storage conditions. The review was part of an EU project aimed at understanding the growth and pharmacological properties of horse chestnut, potentially paving the way for its use in non-food crop production in Europe.
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