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As people age, fine motor skills gradually weaken, stiffness of the joints, mobility problems, inflammation and joint weakness set in.
Uses of chestnuts
By kneading and squeezing chestnuts, grandmothers could intuitively exercise their hands to prevent painful problems such as the very unpleasant carpal tunnel syndrome.
In this simple and completely intuitive way they kept their hands in shape. It is also about the specific shape of chestnuts, which is “physiologically” very pleasant and literally acts therapeutically.
Moreover, this movement has the power to calm the mind and remove stress; if you have a demanding performance or meeting ahead, put 2-3 chestnuts in your pocket and you’ll see for yourself.
Chestnuts for sore feet
Chestnuts also serve as a help for sore feet. A pillowcase approx. 40 x 40 cm should be filled halfway with dried chestnuts. Sew the opening and store the filled pillowcase in a dry place.
Place the prepared little bag on the floor and step on it barefoot. Your feet will thank you for this decision. They will be invigorated and the reflex zones will be massaged.
If your back aches, simply warm the sachet in the oven or on a radiator and place it on the affected area.
Other lesser-known uses of chestnuts
Tooth powder
Powder made from chestnuts is an excellent aid for whitening teeth and strengthening gums.
Remove the brown skin from the chestnuts, grind the white interior into a powder, and a natural oral hygiene remedy is born.
Baths
For this option you will use the powder mentioned above. Pour 0.5 liters of water over one tablespoon of powder and let it stand overnight.
The next day, boil the liquid and add the hot preparation to the bath. This miraculous additive improves the skin’s blood circulation and rejuvenates it.
Washing
Powder from horse chestnut is also ideal for washing laundry. It acts like soap.
It has a mild pleasant scent and is gentle on your hands.
Uses of chestnuts for body beauty
For washing hair
You’ll be surprised, but just one month of using chestnut powder will normalize your sebaceous glands and completely stop hair loss and
even promote their growth!
For the face
Mix 2 tablespoons of chestnut powder with a small amount of water to form a thin paste, then apply it to the skin and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
For the soul
Chestnut powder is suitable not only for cleaning teeth, washing hair, or washing clothes, but even in gel form it’s suitable for the soul. Add the powder to your bath and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Even more uses of chestnuts
For consumption
Only edible types of chestnuts should be consumed. They are excellent roasted, baked, or ground and added to cakes, and some people even use chestnuts as a coffee substitute.
In the fight against aphids
Put 10 tablespoons of horse chestnut powder into the same amount of water and boil for about 20 minutes. After cooling, put the preparation into a spray bottle and apply to the affected areas.
For massage
Horse chestnut — the most valuable ingredient for making massage blends. Useful especially for those suffering from varicose veins or arthritis.
To fight moths
Place sachets of chestnuts in your closets and moths will literally avoid them. Don’t forget to put a few chestnuts in the kitchen cabinets too!
