Chestnuts are known as the "King of Dried Fruits" and are also known as "Ginseng Fruit" abroad.

Chestnuts can replace grains. Together with dates and persimmons, they are called "hardcore crops" and "woody grains." They are also a cheap, high-quality, nutritious tonic.

The nourishing function of chestnuts to the human body is comparable to that of ginseng, astragalus, angelica, etc., and it has good curative effect on kidney deficiency.

Rich in arginine, it can not only alleviate the occurrence of arteriosclerosis and help lower blood lipids, but also reduce the risk of heart attacks, lower cholesterol, and relieve acute mental stress reactions.

Because part of the starch contained in chestnuts is resistant starch, it makes you feel fuller. At the same time, it is rich in carbohydrates, so it can provide more heat energy and help the body resist cold. It is more suitable for consumption in autumn and winter.

The unsaturated fatty acids, multiple vitamins and minerals contained in chestnuts have a good preventive effect on hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis and other diseases.

Are chestnuts good for nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the spleen? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chestnuts are neutral in nature and sweet in taste. They have the effects of nourishing the spleen and strengthening the stomach, strengthening the kidneys and tendons, activating blood and stopping bleeding. They are also regarded as the "fruit of the kidney" and are suitable for diseases caused by deficiency of the spleen and stomach.

Chronic diarrhea, soreness in the waist and knees, paralysis of the waist and limbs, frequent urination, and swelling and pain caused by kidney deficiency.

"Compendium of Materia Medica" states that chestnuts "treat kidney deficiency and weakness in the waist and feet. Use a bag to hold raw chestnuts and hang them dry. Eat more than ten chestnuts a day. Eat pig kidney porridge every time to help, and you will be strong in the long run."

Eating cooked chestnuts can harmonize with the stomach, strengthen the spleen, and relieve spleen deficiency.

Chestnut kernels are steamed and ground into powder to make cakes, which are suitable for children who eat little and are thin to increase appetite and regulate their stomach.

However, chestnuts are sweet in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic, and have the functions of "replenishing qi and spleen, thickening the intestines and stomach, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening muscles, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding".

Chestnuts are rich in soft dietary fiber, and diabetics can also enjoy them in moderation.

However, chestnuts are difficult to digest when eaten raw and easy to stagnate when cooked, so it is not advisable to eat too much at one time.