sweet chestnut taignier commun edelkastanie castagno castanheiro comum casta com castanea sativa fagaceae

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Sweet Chestnut, ChÃ¢taignier commun, Edelkastanie, Castagno, Castanheiro comum, CastaÃ±o comÃºn, Castanea sativa, Fagaceae

Castanea sativa, or the European sweet chestnut, has uses as a food source, a source of durable wood, and in traditional medicine. The nuts are a source of energy, and the tree's leaves and bark are rich in tannins and flavonoids, which may possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The wood is highly valued for its resistance to decay, making it suitable for fencing, posts, furniture, and barrel-making.