May have anti-inflammatory properties for skin. Orally it has been shown to reduce edema in the lower leg by improving the elastic tissue surrounding the vein (Sources:
Pharmacological Research, September 2001, pages 183–193;
Phytotherapy Research, March 2002, number S1, pages 1–5; and
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002, volume 3, number 5, pages 341–348).
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escin
