Walnut has been used in folk medicine since ancient times. Today, various medicinal preparations are made from it, which have general tonic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. In addition to tasty kernels, walnuts have many other equally valuable ones.
Walnut value
The leaves and pericarp of walnut contain many trace elements necessary for the human body, iron and cobalt salts, essential oils, tannins and vitamins of rare groups (E, K, P). Walnut kernels are saturated with oil, protein, amino acids. The nut is very high in calories (100 grams contains 650 calories). Despite being high in fat, walnuts have been shown to lower blood fat and cholesterol levels. Walnut kernels are used to strengthen blood vessels. In the treatment, shells, peels, leaves, juice are used. The partitions of the core of a young walnut containing iodine are also of great value. They are used to prepare alcoholic tinctures and medicinal decoctions.
Application of tinctures
Since the partitions contain a lot of iodine, it is advisable to use the tincture to prevent or treat thyroid disease. This disease is most susceptible to those people whose profession is associated with radiation (radiologists, oncologists, nuclear power plant workers, office workers who work all day at the computer). Also, pregnant and lactating women experience iodine deficiency.
Tincture of walnut kernels is useful for people suffering from memory disorders, atherosclerosis, diseases of the intestines, stomach, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, colitis. It cleanses the body of toxins and toxins, normalizes metabolic processes, improves hormonal levels, and strengthens the immune system.
Elderly people, as well as women and men who have reached the age of 40, tincture will not hurt either. After all, it is after 40 years that the restructuring of the body begins. Women have a risk of developing mastopathy, fibroma; in men - prostate adenomas and prostatitis.
Like any medicine, the tincture from the partitions has its own contraindications for use. It is strictly forbidden to use it for people with acute gastritis, allergies, hives, Quincke's edema. But still, even if there is no predisposition to these diseases, you should consult a doctor before using the tincture.
Tincture recipe
The preparation of alcoholic tinctures is not so difficult. The type of preparation depends on the type of treatment for which the tincture will be used.
For diseases of the thyroid gland and related conditions: fill a bottle of dark glass 1/3 with walnut partitions, fill the remaining space with alcohol or vodka, seal tightly and put in a cool place for 3 weeks. The same tincture can be used to rub arthritic joints, rheumatic places, make compresses on the spine.
For bowel diseases, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, stomach ulcers: grind two tablespoons of dried walnut partitions on a coffee grinder, pour into a mayonnaise jar, pour vodka or alcohol and leave in a dark (not necessarily cool) place for 10 days. Then strain and drink one tablespoon 15 minutes before meals.
Small cuts and wounds can be disinfected with these tinctures. They will heal much faster.
