What are the effects of horse chestnut?

More and more economic crops are being developed in our lives. For example, horse chestnut, a tree mainly used for ornamental purposes, has been greatly appreciated in recent years. Because horse chestnut is used in the development of many medicines and other products. Let’s take a look at the effects and functions of horse chestnut. I hope everyone can understand. You can eat some horse chestnut trees when appropriate.

1. Horse chestnut is one of the main raw materials for making soap

The fruit of the horse chestnut contains a substance called saponin, also known as escin. This substance can be refined and used to make soap.

2. Horse chestnut has special ornamental value

People who know horse chestnuts and have been to the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou know that there are many horse chestnut species planted there. This is because horse chestnut and Buddhism are inextricably linked. Its branches and leaves are large and can provide shade. It is one of the most common green plants on sidewalks, parks, squares, etc.

3. Horse chestnut seeds have many uses

The starch in the seeds of the horse chestnut tree can be extracted to produce oil. In fact, its seeds are also edible, and after being cooked, they taste similar to chestnuts. Moreover, the seeds have obvious medicinal value and can be used as medicine to calm the mind and regulate qi.

4. The trunk of the horse chestnut tree can be used as a kind of wood

Horse chestnut grows relatively quickly and has a fine wood. Its wood can be used as raw material for various wooden furniture, such as various utensils. Or it can also be used for papermaking, carving, furniture making, etc.

Functions and indications of horse chestnut extract : Regulating Qi, relieving fullness, harmonizing the stomach and relieving pain. Used for chest and abdominal distension and epigastric pain. It has the effects of resisting tissue edema, reducing vascular permeability and preventing water accumulation in tissues, and quickly eliminating the feeling of heaviness and pressure caused by local edema. It can treat stomach pain caused by cold, abdominal distension, malaria, and dysentery. It has significant effects in anti-inflammation, anti-exudation and anti-swelling, and can restore the normal permeability of capillaries and increase venous tension.

Application of Horse Chestnut Extract :

1. As the main functional ingredient in ointments and creams, it plays a role as a surfactant. At the same time, it has good antioxidant and anti-edema effects, and plays a moisturizing role.

2. It can be used as a colloidal material in cosmetics to increase the smoothness and softness of the skin, and can delay skin aging if used frequently.