Walnut is not only the most valuable protein food product, but also an excellent remedy. In medicine, its leaves, kernels, tree bark, amniotic sprouts, juice, shells and even walnut partitions have long been used.
What substances are contained in walnut partitions
The inner part of the shell contains a large amount of iodine, organic acids, glucosides, tannins, alkaloids, vitamin PP and ascorbic acid, calcium, phosphorus. The partitions have antimicrobial, astringent, antineoplastic, immunostimulating and tonic properties. They are able to improve the metabolism in the human body, enhance concentration, restore the nervous system and even reduce weight.
What can be treated with septa
Since this product contains a large amount of iodine, it is successfully used to combat thyroid diseases. Tincture of walnut inner membranes helps to replenish the lack of iodine, has a strengthening effect on the thyroid gland as a whole. The bactericidal properties of nutshells make it possible to use it as a medicine for prolonged diarrhea, colitis, pancreatitis and some other diseases of the stomach and intestinal tract.
Also, this tool is often used as an adjunct for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, the fight against mastopathy, myoma, prostate adenoma. The course of treatment is on average 2-3 weeks. To prepare the medicine, take one glass of walnut membranes and fill them with 500 ml of vodka. Place the mixture in a dark, cool place and leave for a couple of weeks. Aged tincture take 5 drops three to four times a day before meals.
A decoction of walnut membranes is used as an adjuvant in the treatment of bacterial and viral conjunctivitis. To prepare it, take the membranes of the nut and grind them into powder. Mix three tablespoons of raw materials with 1, 5 cups of warm water and heat in a water bath for about 20 minutes. Moisten cotton (gauze) tampons in a cooled solution and apply to sore eyes for several minutes up to 6-8 times a day. Cool the finished broth and store in a cool place for no more than 2 days.
Contraindications and side effects of walnut partitions
Despite the fact that walnuts are a natural product, they have some side effects and contraindications. The first includes the strengthening effect of treatment with this product, as well as lowering blood pressure. Among the contraindications is the presence in the patient of such ailments as psoriasis, acute gastritis, neurodermatitis, eczema, individual intolerance to walnuts.
