Escin

**Definition:** Pentacyclic triterpene saponins, biosynthesized from protoaescigenin and barringtogenol, occurring in the seeds of AESCULUS. It inhibits edema formation and decreases vascular fragility.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.849.919.530.333 - D09.408.782.250

**Synonyms:** - Eskuzan - Aescin - Escina