Of all types of nuts, walnuts have the most powerful medicinal properties. It was not for nothing that the ancient Greeks called them “the acorns of the gods”. Previously, they grew only in Central Asia, but thanks to cultivation, this wonderful tree can now be found on all continents of the Earth. They are used in confectionery, cooking, and oil production. However, we must not forget about the medicinal properties of walnuts.
It has long been proven that a person needs a set of trace elements and vitamins for the normal functioning of the body. If you consider a walnut, then you will find most of what is required in it.
What are the benefits of walnut kernels?
The nut kernels contain vitamin A, the lack of which has a negative effect on vision and skin epithelial cells. The largest group of B vitamins involved in cellular metabolism. In more detail, then:
- B1 promotes energy production during the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates;
- B2 accompanies metabolic processes in the body;
- B5 is involved in the synthesis of fats and proteins;
- B12 normalizes the activity of nerve cells, participates in the formation of red blood cells.
Vitamins C and E, present in walnuts, are considered excellent antioxidants that slow down aging. The nuclei are rich in vitamin K, which ensures the absorption of calcium, which is necessary for bones and connective tissue, and PP, which improves microcirculation and blood composition.
In walnut kernels there are also microelements: potassium, calcium, phosphorus and others. There are amino acids involved in the formation of the skeleton, muscle and cardiovascular systems.
How other parts of the walnut tree are used
The peel of unripe fruits and walnut leaves can also be used to benefit. They are harvested in advance and dried. Before use, the leaves are crushed and poured with boiling water. For one glass of water, 1 teaspoon of the dry ingredient is enough. Otherwise, a decoction is prepared. For him, water with walnut leaves must be boiled for 20 minutes. For 2 cups of water, take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry matter.
It is enough to drink 1 tbsp 3 times a day. spoons. This infusion is used to treat diabetes mellitus, scrofula, rickets, intestinal catarrh. It improves metabolism. As a gargle, the broth is used for diseases of the gums and throat.
For a medicinal broth, take the pericarp of a walnut and boil in water for a couple of minutes over low heat (1 tbsp.spoon for 1 glass of water). Then let it brew for half an hour and strain. Drink half a glass before meals. They use such a decoction for diseases of the thyroid gland, rheumatism, angina pectoris, muscle weakness. The tool is used in combination with blood-purifying procedures.
An alcoholic medicinal infusion is prepared. Take from 30-35 partitions nuts, put them in a glass dish. Fill with alcohol, put in a dark place and leave for 2 weeks. Then strain. Consume by diluting 5-6 drops of the tincture in 30 g of water. Drink, gradually increasing the concentration of the infusion, half an hour before meals, 3-4 times a day. Treatment is indicated for indigestion, joint and headaches, mastopathy, insomnia, memory impairment.
Such properties of the walnut convince that the tree is suitable for cultivating it at home or in the country. City dwellers, in order to appreciate the taste and benefits of a product, just go to a supermarket or a bazaar. If desired, you can find any part of the walnut and use it for healing or preparing delicious meals.
