Walnut. History of occurrence and application

Walnut began to grow in Asian countries, and only later in Greece. This is a truly amazing plant, about which even legends form. The ancient healers thought it was the most valuable product, they prepared various medicinal infusions and masks from it. In the course were not only the fetal nuclei, but also walnut shells, leaves, membranes and bark - all elements contain nutrients and are rich in vitamins that help in strengthening the body, and also maintain it in a healthy state.

The fruits of nuts are very nutritious and have valuable qualities, they contain a high content of proteins, fats, fatty acids, sucrose and glucose, which is why they are widely and often used in cooking. Compared with other fruits, walnuts are much richer in dry matter. It has been known for ages that they have a beneficial effect on brain activity and stimulate it. No wonder that in ancient times, in order to activate mental activity, they drank walnut oil. It is also believed that it is an excellent natural aphrodisiac and has an exciting effect on a person's libido.

It is enough to eat two or three nuts every day to feel a surge of strength and vigor. In addition, walnut is useful for anemia, because it is rich in cobalt and iron. Also it is recommended as a cleanser. It is able to stimulate the work of the spleen, liver, stomach and kidneys. Thanks to medicinal qualities, it is actively used in folk medicine for the treatment of various diseases and recuperation.

Walnut: composition

The nuclei of this fetus contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, folic and nicotinic acids. In unripe green nuts, the content of vitamin C is much higher than in ripe (ascorbic acid is more than in wild rose or currant). In a green shell, there are many tannins that have a bactericidal effect. More often it is the green walnut used for the preparation of vitaminized preparations.

In the nuclei there are mineral salts necessary for strengthening and growth of bones. They have 134 milligrams of manganese, which is useful for the proper functioning of the heart, brain and muscles. About 146 milligrams of phosphorus, which is responsible for the activity of the central nervous system. A lot of these nuts are an essential substance of iodine. After all, it is known that its shortage can cause serious violations of the thyroid gland.

Despite all the usefulness, walnuts are very caloric - 100 grams contain 712 kcal. Therefore, they need to eat no more than five pieces per day in order to avoid weight gain. Doctors recommend them to use people with weakened immunity or after a surgery, a serious illness. They are widely used not only in cooking and non-traditional medicine, but also in cosmetology.

From the leaves, peel and the fruits themselves, they prepare medicinal infusions for hair coloring. Very good, these infusions cope with dandruff and fatty scalp. In the period of colds, you can use a mixture of nuts and honey. In case of stomach problems, it is recommended to drink tincture from the internal membranes of the fetus (on alcohol).

For more than one century walnuts have been guarding our health. This unique plant of its kind will always support the human body during the period of illness, and will also supply it with the necessary vitamins and will diversify the taste of the products.