The efficacy and function of chestnut flowers

Chestnut blossom is a very common Chinese medicine and also a very important medicinal material. We need to pay attention to it. Chestnut flowers can be used in combination with other medicines, and we need to take them appropriately according to our physical condition. Let’s take a look at the main effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine chestnut flower.

[Source] It is the flower of Castanea spp., a plant of the Fagaceae family.

【Chemical composition】 The flowers contain arginine.

[Nature and flavor] ① "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "slightly warm, slightly bitter."

【Functions and indications】 Treat diarrhea, blood in stool, scrofula.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 qian; or grind into powder.

[Additional prescription] To treat scrofula that does not heal for a long time: collect chestnut flowers and grind them into powder together with Fritillaria. Take one penny of wine every day. (Yao Kecheng's "Food Materia Medica")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Daily Materia Medica"

The above introduces some basic knowledge about chestnut flowers. I believe many people will know more about chestnut flowers after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.