Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seed cut and sifted - Bulk. 

All of our bulk herbs are organic when available, otherwise herbs are wildcrafted and responsibly sourced.

Available in either increments of 2 oz or save 20% when you purchase a pound.

SUGGESTED USE:
Make an infusion using 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of boiling water. Steep 15 minutes, covered. Strain. Dose: 1 cup of the infusion (tea) 1 times per day as needed.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Not for use in pregnancy. The nuts (seeds), as well as the leaves, flowers, and bark, are somewhat toxic unless processed; do not use raw or untreated nuts. The green shell of the nuts can cause digestive distress, drowsiness, and skin flushing and should be peeled off. Use horse chestnut only in small amounts, generally one-fourth that of other herbs. Nausea and gastrointestinal upset are possible side effects; the plant can also thin the blood. Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The genus name Aesculus is Latin for "acorn." The species name hippocastanum blends the Greek "hippos", meaning "horse", and "kastanea", meaning "chestnut", in reference to the use of the plant for respiratory problems in horses and cattle or perhaps to the horseshoe like markings on the tree's branches.  

Horse Chestnuts are not considered edible unless they have been soaked or boiled in multiple changes of water to leach out the toxins. Some Native Americans prepared a porridge from the nuts using this processing.

Saponins in the seeds can be used to make soap. The wood, though weak, has a nice grain and is used to make household items.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.