The legend of the crazy chestnut that (doesn’t) protect against colds

used to mean spoiled, not good, or not entirely healthy . Crazy chestnuts , also known as “horse chestnuts” or “fake chestnuts,” have earned this popular, clear and direct nickname due to their dangerousness , given that they contain saponins , substances that, if ingested, can cause vomiting and diarrhea . In short, they should not be confused.

Crazy chestnut, better to put it in your pocket

What does the peasant legend say ? That carrying a chestnut in your coat or trousers pocket keeps colds , flu , and the typical autumn ailments caused by the first