European Chestnut
OTHER NAME(S): Arbre à Pain, Castaneae Folium, Castaño, Châtaignier Commun, Châtaignier Cultivé, Châtaignier Européen, Husked Nut, Jupiter's Nut, Kastanienblaetter, Sardian Nut, Spanish Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Castanea sativa, Castanea vesca, Castanea vulgaris, Fagus castanea, Fagus procera, Châtaignier, Castaño Europeo
Overview
European chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a tree. The fruit (chestnut) can be roasted and eaten as food. The leaves and bark are used in medicine.
European chestnut contains chemicals called tannins and flavonoids that might help reduce skin swelling and kill bacteria.
People use European chestnut for bronchitis, diarrhea, nausea, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for European Chestnut overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: European chestnut fruit (chestnut) is possibly safe when eaten as a food. There isn't enough reliable information to know if the fruit, leaf, or bark are safe when used in larger amounts as medicine or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: European chestnut fruit (chestnut) is possibly safe when eaten as a food. There isn't enough reliable information to know if the fruit, leaf, or bark are safe when used in larger amounts as medicine or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if European chestnut is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for European Chestnut overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of European chestnut might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
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