Extract liquid from the seeds of horse chestnut ordinary as active substances contains triterpene saponins, the main component is escin.
The drug has a pronounced angioprotective, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
Pharmacological action of the drug is caused by a decrease in the concentration of lysosomal enzymes, as a result of which the decomposition of mucopolysaccharides in the capillary walls decreases, vascular permeability decreases, preventing the filtration of low molecular weight proteins, electrolytes and water into the intercellular space. In addition, the drug has moderate antioxidant, antihypoxic activity and diuretic properties.