Horse Chestnut / Chestnut

Horse chestnut is cultivated for its seeds, flowers and bark. It contains primarily saponins, tannins and flavone glycosides. These substances have a beneficial effect on blood vessels, relieve spasms and ease pain. However, we must be careful as high doses can cause vomiting and headaches.

Horse chestnut has many uses in various fields, and we can prepare various tinctures, teas, etc. from it at home. Tincture and compresses relieve rheumatism, vascular problems and inflammation. Baths help against hemorrhoids. Tea made from horse chestnut leaves is recommended for relieving cough.

Preparation instructions:

Tea

Pour a cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dried horse chestnut leaves, steep for about 10 minutes. Sweeten with honey.

Bath

Pour 1/2 liter of boiling water over 2 tablespoons of horse chestnut powder and crushed horse chestnut leaves. After 10 minutes, strain. Pour into the bathtub and bathe for 10 minutes. You can also add a bit of thyme.

Tincture

Pour 100 ml of distillate over 2 tablespoons of horse chestnut powder and 2 tablespoons of crushed leaves. Let stand for 2 weeks and strain. Apply the tincture to joints, shins and upper body.

Paste

Mix horse chestnut flour with wheat flour in a 1:1 ratio, add vinegar and make a paste-like consistency. Apply with gauze to injured areas.