Hazel-nuts3175 are productive of head-ache, and flatulency of the stomach; they contribute, however, to the increase of flesh more than would be imagined. Parched, they are remedial for catarrhs, and beaten up and taken with hydromel,3176 they are good for an inveterate cough. Some persons add grains of pepper,3177 and others take them in raisin wine.

Pistachio-nuts3178 have the same properties, and are productive of the same effects, as pine-nuts; in addition to which, they are used as an antidote to the venom3179 of serpents, eaten or taken in drink.

Chesnuts3180 have a powerful effect in arresting fluxes of the stomach and intestines, are relaxing to the bowels, are beneficial in cases of spitting of blood, and have a tendency to make flesh.3181