Chestnut bark cut into 100g herbal tea. Chestnut bark is a natural remedy known for its astringent, antispasmodic, and intestinal tonic properties. Used as a decoction, it is particularly indicated for dysentery and intestinal disorders. Rich in tannins, flavonoids, resins, sugars, and pectins, it comes from wild plants harvested in autumn in southern Europe (Italy). The herb appears as reddish-brown fragments, with a fibrous fracture and a pungent flavor