Sun Simiao

Basic Introduction to Wenxian Hairy ChestnutsHairy chestnuts, also known as Chinese chestnuts, hairy chestnuts, Feng chestnuts, and chestnut fruits, are widely produced in the mountainous areas around Wenxian and Longnan. The hairy chestnuts from the Wenxian region are large, meaty, and sweet, making them a premium variety among chestnuts. Hairy chestnuts are rich in nutrients and have the benefits of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the liver. Nutritional ValueRegular consumption of hairy chestnuts can achieve the purpose of anti-aging and longevity. The renowned physician Sun Simiao referred to them as "the fruit of the kidney, suitable for those with kidney ailments." Hairy chestnuts contain abundant carbohydrates, various vitamins, and trace elements such as iron, zinc, and tungsten. They have therapeutic effects such as invigorating qi and blood, tonifying the kidneys, thickening the intestines, and regulating the spleen and liver. Historical FolkloreChina is the homeland of chestnuts, with a long history of chestnut cultivation dating back to the Western Zhou period. The Book of Songs mentions, "Chestnuts grow outside the eastern gate, not in gardens or orchards, but as roadside trees." The Zuo Zhuan also records, "Roadside chestnuts, indicating that they were planted as roadside trees," suggesting that chestnut trees were…