The efficacy and function of chestnut shell

Are you familiar with chestnut shells? Do you know what its effects and functions are? In the eyes of many people, chestnut shells are a kind of useless waste. In fact, it is not the case at all. Chestnut shells contain a variety of organic acids and some alkaline components. After being collected, they can also be used as medicine, and the medicinal value is particularly high. Now I will tell you in detail what the effects and functions of chestnut shells are.

The efficacy and function of chestnut shell

1. The efficacy of chestnut shell

Chestnut shells are mostly collected in autumn after the fruits are ripe. After collection, they can be dried and used as medicine. After being used as medicine, it is also called cupule. It has a hard texture, a dark brown appearance, a bitter and spicy taste, and a mild nature. It can reduce phlegm and relieve cough, and can also reduce inflammation and eliminate inflammation. It has an excellent therapeutic effect on human chronic bronchitis.

2. Chestnut shell can reduce swelling and relieve pain

Reducing swelling and relieving pain is also one of the important functions of chestnut shell. It has an excellent therapeutic effect on human mumps. During treatment, you can take fresh chestnut shell and grind it into a paste and apply it directly to the swollen and painful area. Change the dressing once a day, which can make the symptoms of swelling and pain improve or disappear quickly.

3. Chestnut shell can reduce inflammation and relieve cough

Chestnut shells can reduce inflammation and relieve coughs. They have obvious therapeutic effects on many common diseases in humans, such as whooping cough, cough with sputum, lymphadenitis, etc. During treatment, 30 grams of chestnut shells can be boiled in water and taken once a day. Most symptoms can be significantly improved after three to five days of medication. However, whooping cough is stubborn and requires continuous medication for many days to be effective.