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VRX
Circulatory System Support
Supports Healthy Vein Function
60 Capsules
INGREDIENT Horse Chestnut, Witch-Hazel and Ginkgo Biloba
INGREDIENTS:
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS
Fights varicose veins, hemorrhoids and varicose ulcers, prevents phlebitis,
thrombosis, swelling and bruising. Exerts venotonic, anti
anti-inflammatory
inflammatory effects,
also an aid to wounds, intertrigo, erythema, stretch marks, burns and cervicitis.
Combats cellulite, venous hypertension, cracked skin, improves blood flow,
increases capillary resistance, fights chronic venous insufficiency, reduces
itching, burning, pain from varicose veins and reduces inflammation of the legs.
FORMULATION AND BENEFITS OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
HORSE CHESTNUT
(Aesculus hippocastanum L)
General
Horse chestnut originally comes from Northern India, Asia Minor and the Caucasus
(a mountinous region dividing Europe and Asia). This tree grows to between 15-20m high,
bearing its fruit which is a green, softly spiky capsule containing one nut-like seed called horsechestnuts. It blooms from early spring to midsummer. The seed extract of horse chestnut is
widely used in Europe to treat chronic venous insufficiency, a syndrome that includes leg
swelling, varicose veins, leg pain, itching and skin sores. This extract is recommended for a
variety of medical conditions and THERE IS STRONG SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF
HORSE CHESNUT USE FOR CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY.
BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION
AND MECHANISM OF ACTION
Its main components include: Aescin (Reduces inflammation and edema formation) catechins,
allantoin, capsulaescic acids, telaescin, fraxin, quercetin, saponins, aesculine, tannins, acetic acid,
angelic acid, glucuronic acid and citric acid. Horse Chestnut is one of the best remedies used for
toning the arteries and capillaries, because of its composition of Aescin and Aesculine, as these
ingredients have the ability of preventing edema formation and increasing resistance of the blood
vessels.
CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition that has been diagnosed more frequently
in Europe which includes the symptoms of swollen legs, varicose veins, leg pain, itching
(pruritis) and skin sores. Laboratory research in animals and humans have shown that
the seed extract of horse chestnut benefits patients with the condition. STUDIES
HAVE REPORTED REDUCTIONS IN LEG INFLAMMATION, PAIN, ITCHING AND
FATIGUE. There is even evidence suggesting they are as effective as compression
stockings.
BENEFICIAL USES:
Useful in Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Reduces leg swelling
Fights Itching and pain from Varicose
Veins
Reduces leg cramps and Sores
Reduces Inflammation
Helps prevent prostate hypertrophy and
hemorrhoids
Useful against Bladder Disorders
Assists in incontinence and cystitis
Useful for Pulmonary Edema (Oedema)
Helpful for Gallbladder Disease
Useful in the prevention of Pulmonary
Embolism
SIDE EFFECTS
People with an allergy to horse chestnut, should use extreme caution in its use, patients with diabetes,
should consult their doctor.
WITCH-HAZEL
(Hamamelis virginiana)
General
Witch-Hazel is a shrub native to North America, especially Nebraska, Virginia, Minnesota,
Texas and Florida, where it grows in wet or waterlogged forests in temperate zones. Formerly
used by the Indians, it was introduced to Europe in the late 1800`s. Witch-Hazel leaves contain
ASTRINGENT, VASOCONSTRICTOR, HEMOSTATIC, VITAMIN AND ANTIMICROBIAL
properties. This plant is used mainly in venous circulation disorders, such as varicose veins,
hemorrhoids, phlebitis, menopausal disorders. When used externally it is used as an
astringent and wound healer, especially for certain types of dermatitis, skin irritations,
sprains and bruises. It is also a plant commonly used in homeopathy, forming part of many
remedies for both external and internal usage.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Division:
Class:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Saxifragales
Hamamelidaceae
Hamamelis
H. virginiana
BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION
AND MECHANISMS OF ACTION
The leaves contain a high proportion of tannins, gallic and caffeic acid and several
flavone glycosides including quercetin, myricetin and kaempferol. It is also particularly rich in
essential oils. THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE BARK IS QUITE SIMILAR TO THAT
OF THE LEAVES. ITS TANNINS AND OTHER ACIDS, FUNCTION AS ANTIOXIDANTS,
PROVIDING PROTECTION AGAINST CELLULAR DAMAGE AND THE PREVENTION OF
PREMATURE AGING.
It has ASTRINGENT, VASOCONSTRICTOR, REFRESHING, HAEMOSTATIC,
VITAMIN, ANTIMICROBIAL AND DECONGESTANT PROPERTIES. It helps to inhibit
perspiration and attenuates inflammation of the extremities. Helps improve venous
circulation, especially in pelvic venous congestion syndrome, hemorrhoids, varicose veins
and phlebitis. IMPROVES THE RESISTANCE OF SMALL BLOOD VESSELS and prevents
breakage.
The distilled extract is used as a skin tonic for CALMING AND COOLING, PAINFUL
SWELLING, DISINFECTION OF WOUNDS, IRRITATED SKIN RESULTING FROM SKIN
CONGESTION, AN ASTRINGENT, HELPS HEAL POORLY HEALED WOUNDS AND FOR
CERTAIN TYPES OF DERMATITIS. Also used in compresses, to treat bruises, swelling,
sprains, pimples, and is widely used in menopausal disorders.
ASTRINGENT: Works as an astringent to remove excess fat in the skin, while closing irritated
pores.
BENEFICIAL USES:
Useful for Phlebitis
Assists Blood Circulation
Astringent
Strengthens Blood Vessels Enhancing Circulation
Attenuates Vein Inflammation
Improves Blood Vessel Resistance
Eliminates fat content in the skin
Haemostatic
Helpful for Hemorrhoids and lessens the discomfort of varicose veins
Reduces Pain
Antidiarrheal
Antimicrobial
CONTRAINDICATIONS
No contraindications found in regard to contact with the skin, however, individuals sensitive to witchhazel should use extreme caution.
GINKGO BILOBA
(Ginkgo biloba)
General
Ginkgo Biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years and is a unique species of
tree with no close living relatives, with some specimens being claimed to be more than 1,000 years
old. Originally from China, it is now cultivated worldwide. Ginkgo is used for the treatment of
numerous conditions, backed up by scientific research, as a MEMORY AND CONCENTRATION
ENHANCER, FOR DECREASING FATIGUE, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, BLOCKAGES OF MANY
OF THE EFFECTS OF PLATELET-ACTIVATING FACTOR (PLATELET AGGREGATION, BLOOD
CLOTTING), THEREBY REDUCING THE RISK OF DEVELOPING THROMBOSIS.
There is EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATING GINKGO'S EFFICACY IN THE
TREATMENT OF INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATION, ALZHEIMER'S, MULTI-INFARCT
DEMENTIA, AS WELL AS "CEREBROVASCULAR INSUFFICIENCY" (a syndrome thought
to be secondary to atherosclerotic disease, characterized by insufficient blood flow to the brain
resulting in impaired concentration, confusion, decreased performance physical fatigue,
headache, dizziness, depression and anxiety). It is equally useful for symptoms of Premenstrual
Syndrome and vascular lesion reduction, induced by chemotherapy. A recent extensive study has
now changed the evidence against the use of ginkgo for tinnitus.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Ginkgophyta
Class:
Ginkgoopsida
Order:
Ginkgoales
Family: Ginkgoaceae
Gender: Ginkgo
Species: G. biloba
BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND
MECHANISMS OF ACTION
The compounds that have pharmacological activity; terpene lactones, polyphenols and
flavonoids exert ANTIPLATELET action, which reduces the tendency of platelets to clump
together, so it reduces the formation of clots in veins and arteries. A very useful aid, if used as
part of the recovery process from stroke and heart attack. It is an excellent cerebral
oxygenator, due to its use of glucose in the production of Adenosine Triphosphate
(ATP).
EFFECT OF FLAVONOIDS: The flavonoids in Ginkgo Biloba work by neutralizing free
radicals, thus slowing down the aging process.
VENOUS CLAUDICATION characterized by (pain in the legs caused by atherosclerotic
blockages more proximal to the affected area). Several studies indicate that Ginkgo biloba
taken orally can produce improvements in symptoms from claudication (painful, aching,
cramping, or tired feeling in the legs that occurs during walking due to blockages in the
arteries).
DEMENTIA: multi-infarct dementia and alzheimer's. Scientific literature indicates that
ginkgo benefits people with dementia at the initial stages of Alzheimer's disease and multiinfarct dementia and can be as helpful as acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs such as
donepezil (Aricept ®).
CEREBROVASCULAR INSUFFICIENCY: Several clinical trials have evaluated ginkgo as a
treatment of "cerebrovascular insufficiency" This condition includes symptoms such as
impaired concentration, confusion, decreased performance physical fatigue, headache,
dizziness, depression and anxiety. It is believed that cerebral insufficiency is a result of
decreased blood flow to the brain due to blockages within the blood vessels. The research
reports on the benefits of ginkgo in patients with these symptoms.
BENEFICIAL USES:
Useful as a Treatment for Chronic Venous Insufficiency Varicose Veins
Excellent for Hemorrhoids and Improvement of the Cardiovascular System
Anti-inflammatory
Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Assists in Asthma
Improves Blood Flow
Powerful Antioxidant
Helps Prevent Memory Impairment Associated with Aging Reduces the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Enhances Cognitive Performance
Assists in Depressive Problems in Diabetics
Assists in Neuropathy; a disorder that occurs when nerves in the peripheral nervous system are damaged.
Useful for Gastric Cancer
Helpful for Multiple Sclerosis
Relieves Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome
Useful for Diabetic Retinopathy
Assists in Sexual Dysfunction
Helpful in cases of Stroke
Counteracts Vitiligo progression
SIDE EFFECTS:
People allergic to Ginkgo Biloba components, should use caution. In general, Ginkgo Biloba Extract use in
healthy people has not given rise to any reports of discomfort. People with blood clotting problems, should
consult with their doctor before use.
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HERBAL SUPPLEMENT
Witch-Hazel, Horse Chestnut, Ginkgo Biloba
60 Capsules
Directions/Instrucciones para su consumo:
As a dietary supplement, take one capsule in the morning and one at night orally with liquid / Como
un suplemento alimenticio, tomar una cápsula por la mañana y otra por la noche por vía oral con
líquido.
Supplement Facts / Datos del Suplemento
Serving Size / Tamaño de la Porción: 2 capsules / cápsulas
Servings per Container / Porciones por Envase: 30
Amount per Serving/Cantidad por Porción:
%DV**/ %VD**
Witch-Hazel (bark) (Hamamelis virginiana)
400 mg
†
Horse Chestnut / Castaño de Indias
(Aesculus hippocastanum) (Seed Extract)
200 mg
†
Ginkgo Biloba Root
200 mg
†
† Daily Value (DV) not established / Valor Diario (VD) no establecido.
**Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet / Porcentaje de Valores Diarios (%VD) se
basa en una dieta de 2,000 calorías diarias.
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule) / Gelatina (cápsula), Rice Flour / Harina de Arroz, Corn Starch / Almidón de Maiz,
Silicon Dioxide / Dióxido de Silicio, Magnesium Stearate / Estearato de Magnesio.
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