This product is the seed kernel of the chestnut plant from the Fagaceae family.

bubble_chart Properties and Meridians

Warm, sweet neutral; human act on spleen, stomach and kidney meridians.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, tonifying the kidneys and reinforcing the tendons, invigorating the blood to stop bleeding.

bubble_chart Indications

It treats conditions such as nausea and loss of appetite, diarrhea, dysentery, hematemesis, nosebleeds, bloody stools, tendon injuries, fractures, swelling, pain, scrofula, and toxic swellings.

bubble_chart Documentation

1. Mingyi Bielu: "Chestnut primarily tonifies qi, strengthens the stomach and intestines, replenishes kidney qi, and makes one endure hunger."
2. Shiliao Bencao: "Primarily tonifies qi, strengthens the stomach and intestines, replenishes kidney qi, and makes one endure hunger."
3. Qianjin Fang: "Chestnut is the fruit of the kidney. It is suitable for those with kidney disease to eat."
4. Bencao Tujing: "The seed in the center of the chestnut is called the chestnut wedge, which is particularly effective in promoting blood circulation. It is now used in Hengshan in the Huoxue Dan. Among fruits, chestnut is the most beneficial."
5. Yuqiu Yaojie: "Chestnut tonifies the middle and replenishes qi, benefits those with qi deficiency, strengthens the spleen, and surpasses other foods. However, eating too much can cause qi stagnation and be hard to digest, while eating a little can help qi flow and be easily managed."

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

Per 100 grams, it contains 5.7 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, 40-45 grams of carbohydrates, and 25 grams of starch. The vitamin content in raw chestnuts can be as high as 40-60 milligrams, while in cooked chestnuts, it is about 25 milligrams. Chestnuts also contain inorganic salts such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, as well as various components like carotene and B vitamins.