Evidence supporting the use of: Triterpene (unspecified)
For the body system: Capillaries

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Triterpenes are a large and diverse class of phytochemicals found in various plants, including medicinal herbs traditionally used to support vascular health. While "triterpene (unspecified)" is a broad term, many triterpenes such as those in Centella asiatica (gotu kola), horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), and ginseng have been historically used in traditional medicine systems—such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine—to support the health and function of capillaries and the wider circulatory system. For example, gotu kola has long been applied topically and consumed to promote wound healing and improve capillary integrity. Horse chestnut seed extract, rich in the triterpene saponin aescin, is used in European herbalism to alleviate symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency and to reduce capillary fragility.

However, while there are some modern studies on specific triterpenes (notably aescin and asiaticoside), the evidence base is far from comprehensive, especially when "triterpene" is not specified to a particular compound or plant source. Most of the rationale for triterpene use in supporting capillaries is grounded in tradition and historical herbal practices, with only limited scientific validation for specific extracts. Thus, the use of unspecified triterpenes for capillary health is primarily justified by traditional use rather than robust scientific evidence.

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