Have you ever carried a "buckeye" in your pocket? to keep away back pain or arthritis?
Today was the first time I have ever seen a buckeye tree, or a fresh from the hull buckeye. Ron gave us a tour of his multi-acre property on the side-by-side. There were an abundance of buckeye trees in the forest. I also learned from the internet buckeyes and chestnuts (non edible variety) are in the same family.
The tree is all and slender and smooth with leaves similar to a hickory.
All my life I have heard that "buckeyes" are poisonous. I "googled" buckeyes to find the truth.
"Warning: Ohio buckeye is highly toxic when taken internally. Poisonous plant: all parts of the plant (leaves, bark, fruit) are highly toxic if ingested". A true "old wives' tale"!
What can eat a buckeye? only a squirrel!
If so inclined, you can make an ointment from a buckeye to ease the pain of rheumatism, rashes, and hemorrhoids: cover the nuts with a cloth and then crush them with a rolling pin or hammer. Place them in a pan filled with enough water to cover the nuts."
Micki prepared a pot of delicious chili. One of her grandsons told her it "was "better than usual!" We couldn't comment on the "usual" part, but today's chili was delicious.
It was a grand visit with Ron and Micki, and the two grandsons. We will be back someday!
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