Castanea dentata

Castanea dentata
Family:Castanea dentata; Astringent; Expectorant.
Common name:American sweet chestnut
A warm water infusion of the leaves has been used to calm the respiratory nerves and promote expectoration. The infusion has also been used in the treatment of whooping cough but modern opinion is that the leaves are no more than a mild astringent.

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