Horse Chestnut

What is Horse Chestnut extract, and what species does it come from?

Horse Chestnut extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Aesculus hippocastanum, a plant in the Sapindaceae family, native to the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe. The extract is made from the seed. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Horse Chestnut does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the seed of Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Horse Chestnut are available?

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is available from Bio-Botanica as butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, and powdered extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Horse Chestnut originate?

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is native to the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe. Bio-Botanica sources raw Horse Chestnut against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Horse Chestnut extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Horse Chestnut extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, and powdered extract. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Horse Chestnut extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Horse Chestnut material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Horse Chestnut extract suited for?

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Horse Chestnut extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Horse Chestnut extract?

Every Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Horse Chestnut extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Horse Chestnut extract manufactured and tested?

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.