Used as a medicinal plant

In spring, the consumption of fresh buds helps to promote more efficient lymphatic circulation.

At the beginning of summer, during the trees’ flowering period, a decoction made from its leaves is used as an antispasmodic and to relieve severe coughing, among other uses:

• for whooping cough, which is triggered by sudden, choking coughing fits,
• for mild inflammatory conditions of bronchitis, which are also accompanied by coughing,
• and it can also be used to help relieve asthmatic attacks.

To soothe irritation affecting the mucous membranes, chestnut tea is the best remedy, and there are several known recipes for its preparation:

Place 30 grams of dried chestnut tree leaves into 0.5 liters of boiling water, and consume one tablespoon of it 3–4 times a day.

Place 1.5 cups of crushed chestnuts into 1 liter of water and boil for 30 minutes, then add half a cup of fenugreek seeds and continue boiling for another 30 minutes. Let it cool covered, and consume it lukewarm as needed, half a cup every hour.

During the autumn harvest season, the fruit of the chestnut is recommended for the treatment of gastritis and enteritis, nosebleeds, and lumbago.

In cases of diarrhea, raw chestnuts are cut open and the inner part is consumed. Thanks to their high potassium content, they have a calming effect on the intestines and help replenish lost minerals.

For treating such and similar conditions, the peel of the fruit can also be effectively used, as it has a very high tannin content, which helps to alleviate symptoms of diarrhea.

In addition, the peel is also used in dried and powdered form, mixed with honey, which is excellent for relieving cough as well as helping to reduce bleeding.