can you eat the nuts off of an Ohio buckeye tree?

Answer 1

When in doubt DON'T eat it.
It says nothing about humans eating it but is toxic to cattle but the squirrels eat it.

http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2/aesculus/glabra.htm

The seeds as well as the bark of Ohio buckeye are reported to be poisonous, and the Aesculus native to Illinois is known to contain a poisonous narcotic glucoside (9). The young shoots of buckeye are poisonous to cattle, and landowners in Indiana have exterminated buckeye in many areas because the seed is considered poisonous to livestock (9). On the other hand, some buckeye seed are apparently eaten by squirrels. In Ohio, it constitutes from 2 to 5 percent of the food of eastern fox squirrels during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Other studies in Ohio list buckeye as an auxiliary food that was sampled by squirrels in September but not eaten in quantity (9). Thus, it seems probable that the use of buckeye seed for food by animals is not a limiting factor in its reproduction.

Answer 2

Buckeye Nut

Answer 3

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From Global Goddess: "The seeds and bark are slightly poisonous and bitter tasting. The properties can be eliminated by heating and leaching. Uses by Native Americans and Early Settlers: The Native Americans roasted, peeled and mashed the buckeye nut, which they called "Hetuck," into a nutritional meal. The early settlers found the buckeye wood to be easily split and carved or whittled. Due to these qualities, the buckeye wood was used by settlers to make utensils. Thin planed strips of the wood were woven into a variety of hats and baskets. Medicinal Properties: Early travelers and explorers carried the rare and curious buckeye to the east with them and reported highly prized medicinal properties and talismanic attribute of wisdom. The extracts from the inner bark of the nut has been used in cerebro-spinal treatments. Some believe that the buckeye relieves rheumatism pain and provides good fortune when carried in the pockets or worn as an amulet around the neck. Instantly dubbed "buckeye" in frontier speech, the mysterious nut was used as a general cure-all for generations."

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can you eat the nuts off of an Ohio buckeye tree?

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I do not think Buckeye in Japan and USA is exactly same but if it was similar enough, there are ways to eat because Japanes eat it and we know how.
There is a catch. It would take two weeks to one month to prepare.
For instance, you need to leave them in running water for 10 days and so on.
If you can read Japanese check this link. It shows how to prepare.
http://www.shinsahonpo.co.jp/tochi2.htm

Answer 7

No. Buckeyes, though resembelilng chestnuts, are not edible

for more info, consult poison control center

Answer 8

buckeyes contain tannic acid used for tanning leather. the native americans would blanch them to remove the acid and make a meal , but not recommended for comsumption unless you know what you are doing

Answer 9

No. They're toxic, as is honey from the flower nectar.

Answer 10

Yes but it makes them feel very emasculated and it takes a lot of reassurance from their wives to get their old confidence back. (You must leave at least one nut on the tree).