Edible, but it tastes bitter directly. It can only be eaten after boiling with alkali. It tastes like chestnuts. Starch can also be extracted. Fine wood can be used to make various utensils, seeds can be used as medicine, and oil can be used to make soap. Aesculus aesculus is a precious ornamental tree species for foliage, flowers and fruits, and it is one of the world-famous ornamental trees.