Chestnuts under the feet of a dime a dozen — use them correctly! 10 brilliant ideas for the use of chestnuts.

Autumn time — not a reason to fall into melancholy. In the end, every season has its advantages!

Chestnuts, which at this time of year underfoot a dime a dozen, — a serious reason to once again go for a walk in your nearest Park and breathe the fresh air, taking the basket more...





What to make of chestnuts

1. Toothbrush
   
   Powder, cooked chestnut, not only can improve the gums, and to whiten teeth by 1 ton! A fairly clear chestnut brown rind, white - dry and grind into flour — a natural remedy for oral health ready.
   
   
2. For bathing
   
   1 tbsp prepared powder of chestnuts pour 0.5 liters of water and leave overnight. The next day put the saucepan on the fire, bring to boil and strain, pour into the tub. This useful Supplement improves blood circulation in the skin, giving it tone and rejuvenates.
   
   
3. For washing
   
   The powder of horse chestnut trees perfect for Laundry, acting as soap nuts. Has a faint pleasant smell and cares for the skin.
   
   
   
   
4. To wash your hair
   
   You will be surprised, but just a month hair wash powder from horse chestnut, the normalization of the sebaceous glands of the head, completely stop hair loss, accelerates their growth!
   
   
   
   
5. For the face
   
   Mix 2 tbsp of powder chestnut with a small amount of water to form a slurry, apply to skin, leave for 10 minutes, then carefully wash off with warm water.
   
   
   
   
6. For the soul
   
   If the powder of chestnuts suitable for brushing teeth, washing hair, washing, it's as a shower gel over it. Make this soap a "talker", and for flavor add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
   
   
   
   
7. For food
   
   To eat only the fruits of edible species of chestnut (horse chestnut is not one of them). Them fried, baked, or ground nuts are added to baked goods and used as a coffee substitute.
   
   
   
   
8. To combat aphids
   
   10 tbsp of powder of horse chestnut mound in the pan, add same amount of water and boil for 20 minutes. After cooling, strain and pour a spray bottle.
   
   
   
   
9. Massage
   
   Horse chestnut — the most valuable raw materials for preparing massage blends. It is especially useful for those who suffer from varicose veins, sciatica, arthritis.
   
   
10. For controlling moths
    
    The bags with chestnuts, laid out on the shelves in the closet, scare off butterflies moths and destroy their larvae. Don't forget about the kitchen cabinets: leave a few chestnuts there!
    
    
    
    

The chestnuts have really outstanding properties. And the search for them in the rustling of the leaves can be turned into a game with the kids! I already know what I'm doing tonight...

And how you use chestnuts? Share in the comments!

The author

Marina Artemova Loves to photograph the beauty of nature, enjoys handmade. Son Vanya had taught the mother to cope with any household tasks effortlessly: Marina knows how to get the most stubborn stains and to clean the house in minutes. Interested in the most acute, various life issues, never remain aloof from what actually matters! Favorite book Marina — "gone with the wind" by M. Mitchell.