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Crazy or good chestnuts? Here’s how to distinguish them
The most common symptoms are digestive disorders, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or throat irritation. If you experience digestive problems, which may be a sign of intoxication, it is urgent to call the poison control center or go to the doctor.
Rule number 1 is prudence, do not collect from the ground without being reassured by experts or buying from serious retailers.
What are chestnuts used for?
Nutty chestnuts should not be eaten, but they are still useful. Their shells (the seeds) contain theexitan active ingredient used in herbal medicine and effective for pots bloodcapillaries and veins: it is a remedy against disorders caused by peripheral venous insufficiency, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, cellulite and capillary fragility.
We end with a small disappointment for some: unfortunately the belief that keeping a chestnut in your pocket protects you from colds has no scientific support.
How to store chestnuts?
Of Monica Coviello