Castanea mollissima

Castanea mollissima
Family:Castanea mollissima; Antidote; Astringent; Stomachic.
Common name:Chinese chestnut
The burrs (seed cases?) are rich in tannin and are astringent and stomachic. A decoction is used in the treatment of diarrhoea uncontrollable nose bleed dysentery regurgitation and profound thirst. The flowers are used in the treatment of scrofula. The stem bark is used to treat poisoned wounds whilst the stem sap is used to treat lacquer poisoning.

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