Walnut. History of occurrence and application

Walnut began to grow in Asiancountries, and only then 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 nucleus of the fruit, but also the shell of walnut, 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 valuablequalities, 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 exerts an exciting effect on a person's libido.

It is enough to consume two or threenut, to feel a surge of strength and vivacity. In addition, walnut is useful for anemia, because it is rich in cobalt and iron. Also it is recommended as a cleanser. It can 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

In the nuclei of this fruit contains vitamins A,B1, B2, B6, C, folic and nicotinic acids. The green unripe nuts vitamin C content is much higher than in mature (ascorbic acid is greater than or dog rose currants). In a green shell, there are many tannins that possess bactericidal action. More often it is the green walnut used for the preparation of vitaminized preparations.

In the cores there are mineral salts,necessary to strengthen and grow 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 verycalories - in 100 grams contains 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 alternative medicine, but also in cosmetology.

From leaves, peel and the fruits themselves are preparedmedicinal infusions for hair coloring. Very well, 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 problems with the stomach, it is recommended to drink tincture from the internal membranes of the fetus (on alcohol).

For more than one century, walnuts have beenguard 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.

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