People have known about the healing effect of chestnuts since ancient times. This is a small genus of spreading trees growing in the southern regions. The fruits of the plant are endowed with a colossal list of useful compounds and elements that few people know about. People are accustomed to eating them, preparing sweet desserts from nutritious nuts, without even realizing their healing power. Scientists thoroughly know that all parts of the amazing tree are endowed with a huge bouquet of useful ingredients.
Fruits, flowers, seeds, bark and leaves of the edible chestnut are widely used in alternative medicine. Official science has proven the therapeutic significance of all components. In this material, the place is reserved for green leaves bordering the crown of the tree. You will learn useful information about the properties, application, and also learn how to prepare healing decoctions.
What do chestnut leaves look like and when to harvest them?
Biologists know over 30varieties of chestnut tree populations. The most popular is sowing, suitable for consumption. Each subspecies differs in fruiting, trunk height. Healers often use sowing chestnut for medicinal purposes. You can distinguish it by oblong, slightly pointed leaves, having a length of 25 cm.
During the blooming period, they become rich red. Chestnut leaves turn a bright yellow in autumn. From August to September, experienced healers begin to harvest. Raw materials are laid out in an even layer on a fabric surface, the first few days are periodically turned over for uniform drying. Then they are transferred to containers and stored for 12 months.
Components
Chestnut leaves are endowed with amazing substances that improve human he alth. Experts have identified triterpene compositions that play a key role in metabolic processes, tannin compounds necessary for the body to fight free radicals. Found pectin substances that contribute to the elimination of toxins, heavy metals. It is impossible not to mention flavonoids: they have a positive effect on the enzyme system. They abound in vegetable glucose, organic acids, lecithin, a wide range of vitamins and trace elements.
Chestnut leaves in folk medicine: pantry of human he alth
The plant has received widespread appreciation for its palatability and healing power. Medicinal abilities of the parts of the tree are used by folk healers all over the world. Chestnut fruits and leaves have the following properties:
- antitussive;
- binder;
- diuretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- wound healing;
- antipyretic.
Such an extensive list of beneficial effects is due to the presence of a vitamin-mineral complex. Official pharmaceuticals recognized that the plant is able to heal a number of diseases. In pharmacy chains, you can find a lot of preparations based on chestnut leaves. Extracts and decoctions effectively stop puffiness, stabilize blood pressure.
Such drugs exhibit analgesic effects. Infusions normalize the state of the intestinal tract. They also thin the blood, make the walls of blood vessels more elastic, increase their permeability. Prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques. Plant materials are used to combat respiratory pathologies: it stops the cough reflex, improves the viscosity of sputum. Remedies help stop uterine bleeding.
From varicose veins
Traditional healers use chestnut leaves in the treatment of varicose veins. Tea is prepared from one part of crushed dry raw materials and 15 parts of boiling water. The solution is infused in a thermos for at least 4-5 hours. It is used inside 400 ml per day in 2-3 doses. The product strengthens capillaries, prevents the appearance of bumps and plaques.
Decoction for uterine bleeding
It will take 15 grams of dryleaves that need to be finely chopped. Stir the raw materials in a glass of hot water (not chlorinated), boil for 10-15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, filter through a strainer. Drink 10 ml 5-6 times a day.
From warts (wen)
The following infusion has an effective therapeutic effect: take 10 liters of chestnut leaves, pour boiling water to the top and insist for a day. We filter the solution, pour it into the bath and take 15 minutes. Procedures to be done every two days. Course - 14 days.
Cough and whooping cough
For 10 grams of dry raw materials (pre-grind), take a glass of hot water. Bring to a boil, insist for an hour. Filter and drink in a day. Or use a large spoonful three times a day for two weeks.
Before taking chestnut leaves, you should consult a specialist. The plant is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance.
