The Nutty History and Health Benefits of Conkers

Conker is a type of tree nut that comes from the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). The nuts are encased in a hard, brown shell and have a sweet, nutty flavor. They were traditionally used as game pieces for children's games, such as conkers, where players would attach the nuts to strings and try to smash each other's nuts with sticks.

In addition to their use as game pieces, conkers have also been used medicinally for centuries. The nuts contain a compound called aesculin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Conkers are also a good source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients.

Conker is also known as horse chestnut or conker tree.

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