A chestnut plant that yields fruits that are suitablefor consumption in food, they are called in the people as a bread tree. In another way it is called noble. What kind of chestnuts are edible? These are species that can be found only in the south of Europe, in the countries of Asia, North America. In our country such a tree is not found. Only horse chestnut grows here. However, it is unsuitable for eating.
Noble chestnuts, the edible properties of which are used in French cooking, are a national product in this European country.
The fruits of these trees are baked.Often it happens right on the street, especially before Christmas. In France there is a celebration dedicated to chestnut. According to their taste, the fruits of this tree are a neutral product. Use edible chestnut nuts to prepare salads and snacks, as well as desserts. They are included in the composition of recipes for a variety of baking. Add the fruits of chestnut and soups. In its raw form, chestnuts resemble nuts in their taste qualities, and potatoes in baked ones.
The use of edible chestnut is most evident inits leaves. This part of the plant is rich in pectins and tannins, glycosides and vitamins B and K. Infusions, as well as decoctions prepared from the leaves of edible chestnut, are often used by folk medicine men as a hemostatic. Find their use and dry nuts. Decoction prepared from them, treat diseases of the respiratory tract. To obtain a medicinal potion, the crushed dry raw material in a quantity of fifty grams is filled with a liter of water. The mixture boils for half an hour. After cooling, the broth is filtered and used to wash the nasopharynx. This remedy, made from fresh nuts, helps with whooping cough.
При наружном использовании отвар является a magnificent drug that saves from skin diseases, which are pustular. It helps with furunculosis. The use of edible chestnut is also evident when using alcoholic infusions made from its fruits. This drug eliminates intestinal and cystitis disorders.
