Want to learn how to make horse chestnut syrup and how to use for anemia? Continue reading and find out.
Research shows that all parts of the horse chestnut have cleansing, hemostatic, healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. They increase blood flow, improve capillary tone, reduce excess fluid in tissues, and soothe the skin. It is even good for anemia, as you will see. But before we jump to the recipe, here is how to harvest horse chestnut first.
How to Harvest Horse Chestnuts
Autumn is the season for harvesting horse chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum). Simply pick them up from the ground, but be sure to select only healthy ones, avoiding any that are bruised or soft. After removing their green husks, spread the chestnuts in a thick 10-15 cm layer in a well-ventilated space to dry for three weeks. During this time, turn them occasionally to prevent mold. You can also dry them artificially in the oven. Keep them at 40°C for one hour, then increase the temperature to 60°C to finish drying. Once they’re dry and crumbly, store them in cloth or paper bags, or prepare them for immediate use.
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), should not be confused with the red buckeye (Aesculus pavia), whose seeds are toxic due to their hydrocyanic acid content. The difference between the two species is easy to recognize: as the name suggests, the flowers of the red buckeye chestnut are red, and its green fruits lack the spiky husks tipical to the horse chestnut.
How to Make Horse Chestnut Syrup
To prepare the horse chestnut syrup, mix 500 ml of horse chestnut decoction with 500 g of sugar or raw honey. If you use sugar, heat the over the stove until the ingredients dissolve and the liquid becomes smooth. If you use raw honey, simply mix until the entire quantity of honey dissolves in the warm (but not hot) decoction. After the syrup cools, pour it into sterilized glass bottles. The children’s dosage is 5 ml (one teaspoon) three times a day, and the adult dosage is 10 ml three times a day.
The horse chestnut syrup strengthens the muscles and is especially recommended for children with anemia or those having difficulty concentrating.
Some believe that hirse chestnuts can ward off negative energies. Placed under the bed, they’re said to ensure a restful sleep, and carried in the pocket are said to alleviate saddness and rheumatic pain.
Horse Chestnut Safety and Contraindications
Internal use of horse chestnut syrup is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding and for people suffering from liver or kidney problems.
More Horse Chestnut Recipes:
Decoction
Flour
Salve
Tincture
Horse chestnuts are a veritable powerhouse when it comes to their medicinal properties, but few people know about their incredible healing abilities. If you’ve enjoyed learning how to make horse chestnut syrup for anemia and other ailments, please share this article. Stay healthy, naturally!
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