Escin, monosodium salt is a natural product obtained from the plant horse chestnut. It is used in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, where it has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic effects. It is a mixture of polysulphated disaccharides that can be purified by HPLC.
Monosodium salt of Escin (E658790), has been used as a treatment for ischemic damage, hemorrhoids, and trauma or for recovery post-operation. Also used in the treatment of adenocarcinoma cell lines.
Poison by ingestion,
intravenous, intraperitoneal, and
subcutaneous routes. Experimental
teratogenic and reproductive effects. When
heated to decomposition it emits toxic
fumes of Na2O. See also SAPONIN and
other escin entries.
NO | TNF-α | IL Receptor | Bcl-2/Bax | VEGFR
