Sweet Chestnut Elixir

Sweet chestnuts are a nutritional powerhouse: gluten-free, delicious and packed with minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients. Rich in folates and therefore of benefit to expectant mothers and good source of fatty acids to balance cholesterol. They are available all year round prepared roasted in small packs.

Traditionally, the leaves of Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) were given in cases of whooping cough.

An extract of Sweet Chestnut can be used both as a fortifier and during a possible secondary bacterial infection. Of added value is the fact that the extract does not disrupt the intestinal microbiome but on the contrary acts favourably against the tendency towards diarrhoea. There is also the added benefit of a widespread anti-inflammatory action. Carmel Herbals has a Sweet Chestnut elixir and a syrup suitable for all ages and tastes. Of special interest, drops of the elixir may be added to a steam inhaler to directly target the lungs.