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- Dry horse-chestnuts
- Dried chestnuts for crafting
- Preserve the active ingredients of horse chestnut
- Use of the horse chestnut
Horse Chestnuts can be used in a variety of ways
Dry horse-chestnuts
Just in time for autumn, the chestnut season begins. Children gather for crafts, others are interested in their healing and cosmetic active ingredients. Unfortunately, the fruits mold quickly. Here, drying the chestnuts helps.
Dried chestnuts for crafting
Horse chestnuts are a popular craft material for children and adults or a pretty deco product for the fall season. Unfortunately, the brown fruits tend to mold quickly. If you want to keep them longer, it is recommended to dry them.
- If necessary, remove the green peel. Place the chestnuts on suitable trays, on trays or plates. Cardboard is not suitable as a backing. It absorbs the moisture that escapes, creating a moist surface that prevents the chestnuts from drying quickly. Do not place the chestnuts on top of each other. They dry better when they are not touching. Put your chestnuts in a warm, dry room. A boiler room or a place in front of a warm heater are ideal. Apply the chestnuts regularly.
The chestnuts dry for about a week, then can be used for crafts. By applying clear nail polish they get a nice shine again.
Preserve the active ingredients of horse chestnut
If you want to make use of the ingredients of the horse chestnut over a longer period of time, you should keep it dried.
Use of the horse chestnut
The chestnut contains saponins, which are important for detergents and shampoos. You can use your healing powers in tinctures or ointments. Known are the good effects in venous diseases, heavy legs or calf cramps.
Since the time of the chestnut harvest is only very short, it is recommended for those who make their own preparations, chestnuts whole or crushed by drying to preserve.
- Collect chestnuts and clean them in soda water (1 tablespoon of soda per 1 liter of water). Chop the chestnuts with a knife or in the food processor. Allow the crumbs to dry in a warm and dry place, turning more often. The crumbs must be so dry that they can be easily pulverized in the mortar. Fill crumbles or powder into glasses and keep dark.
The chestnut powder can now be prepared in portions in different ways, such as making creams, tinctures or washing powder, etc.