Chestnut is a plant of the Fagaceae family, and its seeds are often called chestnuts. They mainly contain protein, fat, sugar, starch and vitamin B, etc. It can be eaten raw or cooked and is non-toxic. It just doesn’t taste as good as cooked food when eaten raw. In addition, chestnut kernels are covered with a thin seed coating that is hairy. If it is not removed cleanly, it can easily cause irritation, so some people say it is poisonous.

The medicinal properties are sweet and warm, nourishing the stomach and spleen, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening muscles, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding. Do not eat too much as it may cause constipation. Its leaves, flowers, exocarp, endocarp, involucre, root bark, and bark all have medicinal value.