Chestnuts belong to autumn. If you want, you can also use them as a raw material to make home medicine.
According to historians, the horse chestnut comes from the Balkan Peninsula. And in his homeland he was a symbol of strength, protection, wisdom and vitality. “And also patience,” the historian nods, adding that the tree is known for its slow growth, perseverance, but also the ability to withstand adverse conditions. And exactly these features are much appreciated in the harsh conditions of the Balkan POLOSTRA.
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Chestnut as a talisman
For old rivers, Albanians, Macedonians and Bulgarians, a chestnut was also a tree that protected them from negative energy. Every autumn, its fruits were collected, which people carried with them as a talisman. It was said that chestnut protects its owner from illness, bad luck and the anger of people… “I think it was that the chestnut has a barbed peel that protects him from the non -letters,” the historian thinks. Whatever the mystical characteristics of the chestnut, one is certain… The chestnut contains a lot of active substances from which you can benefit a lot.
Vascular booster
“Raw chestnuts are not edible. They contain saponins that can be poisoned in larger quantities,” says folk healer, adding that these fruits are used only externally: “The chestnut contains a lot of valuable substances such as tannins, flavonoids or escin that strengthen the blood vessels. Therefore, chestnut decoction or tincture is an ideal natural remedy for all who suffer from varicose veins, swelling or other vulnerable problems.”
Home tincture
Would you also need to strengthen the blood vessels? Then there is nothing lighter to collect two handfuls of chestnuts and make your own tincture. How to do it: Peel 100 g of fresh chestnuts and cut into smaller pieces. Do you have? Then pour them into a pot and pour 200 ml of vodka (or alcohol). Class the mixture. Store it in a dark place and let it infuse for 2-4 weeks.
Application before bedtime
Except the finished tincture via sieve or gauze. Dilute it to 100 ml of distilled water and pour into a sprayer that allows you to make an easy application. “Generally, it is recommended to test the sensitivity of the skin before use. Just spray it into a smaller part of the skin and check that it does not cause any allergic reaction,” recommends natural medicine expert. If everything is OK, you can always apply the healing mixture in the evening before going to bed so that it has time to absorb sufficiently.
Relief even for joints
According to the expert, the application is very simple. It is enough to spray the affected areas and then mase the tincture into the skin. “You can also use the cure on sore joints, rheumatism or arthrosis,” It recommends experts and explains why: “The chestnut is anti -inflammatory. It contains substances that improve blood flow. This reduces swelling as well as the pain of the affected joints.” So take advantage of it!
