- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- China and Korea
- Other names
- Tamme kastanje
- Traditions
- Chinese medical traditions
Asia · Food · № 802
Castanea mollissima
Food · Asia
Chinese chestnut
Castanea mollissima
Traditionally attributed effects: dried, peeled chestnuts give sweet soups such as the eight-treasure soup their sweetness; in Chinese food therapy they strengthen spleen and kidneys.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
As food, in soups and dishes.
Use in traditions
Used in Chinese food therapy.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Chinese food therapy
Attributed effects
Dried, peeled chestnuts give sweet soups such as the eight-treasure soup their sweetness; in Chinese food therapy they strengthen spleen and kidneys.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Powder and kitchen