Chestnut honey, apart from its special organoleptic (color, taste, aroma) characteristics, is also unique in terms of its properties. Chestnut honey has been found to have significant antimicrobial activity against various microorganisms such as Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Helicobacter pylori and both species of Candida
. It also has a high bacteriostatic action as the honey produced from chestnut flowers has the special biological character to prevent the development of bacterial infections in humans. It is characteristic that in Italy chestnut honey has traditionally been used to cover chronic wounds, burns and skin ulcers, precisely because of its antibacterial action. In addition, it enhances mental clarity, helps with pregnancy and venous insufficiency and has antimicrobial action for the intestine. It also has astringent, disinfectant and healing properties, especially useful in the urinary and digestive system. At the same time, it can act as an astringent in cases of dysentery while it contributes to the regulation of the circulatory system, helps the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and has a high antioxidant activity. Finally, it has antiperspirant properties, speeds up blood circulation and is a very good tonic for the body.
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