Pine pine seeds, or pine nuts, are known to be a nutritious food. Not only the nut itself is useful, but also the shell, which has long been used in folk medicine.
Pine nuts are, first of all, high-quality vegetable protein and a whole set of useful microelements: calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, silicon, etc. They contain large amounts of arginine, an amino acid that is very valuable for the growing organisms of children and adolescents.
The B vitamins contained in nuts are essential for the health of the entire body, in particular for endurance, good brain activity and normal functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin E of youth is also found in sufficient quantities in cedar seeds. And the iodine present in them has a beneficial effect on people with thyroid problems.
The shell also contains many useful elements. It is used in the preparation of decoctions and infusions. So, alcohol tincture is used for rubbing with colds, joint pain, body aches, rheumatism, varicose veins. The tincture is able to normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract and increase its tone. She treats cholelithiasis and peptic ulcer, problems with potency in men, blood diseases, skin diseases (boils, eczema). Tincture is used for nervous disorders, insomnia, fatigue.
Cold-pressed pine nut oil is considered very useful, although its cost is quite high. It does not contain dangerous cholesterol, but it is rich in vitamins, amino acids, proteins and biologically active substances. This oil has a positive effect on metabolism.
Pine nuts are highly digestible. However, they should not be abused. One hundred grams a day is quite enough, especially if you are used to consuming a lot of other protein foods - this is a big load on the kidneys and liver. Care should be taken when purchasing pine nuts and avoiding those that taste bitter or on edge.
