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History

1565 - Centuries of Use of Horse Chestnut Horse chestnut's botanical properties were first described by Italian medical botanist Mathiole in 1565. Planetary Formulas Horse Chestnut Vein Strength combines a concentrated extract of horse chestnut with key herbs used to support the vascular system, including witch hazel bark, butcher's broom and ginkgo leaf extract.

1576 - Planted in most towns and parks for it's beautiful appearance, the Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum was introduced from Istanbul in 1576.

1615 - This tall tree is indigenous to the Balkans and not India as its French name might suggest. It was brought from Constantinople and introduced into France in 1615. The name Horse Chestnut came about as the Turks used to feed chestnuts to their horses.

Jul 4, 1776 - On July 4, 1776, Mr. Whipple proudly penned his signature on the Declaration of Independence, and when he came back to Portsmouth he planted a horse chestnut in the side yard, which has flourished into the beautiful tree which we admire so much today.