Many types of nuts grow in the world. Each of them has its own properties, taste and appearance. Black walnut is considered one of the popular species. Medicines based on this plant are used in the treatment of various diseases, they heal the body and increase immunity. The beneficial properties and contraindications of black walnut are described in the article.
Description
Black walnut is a tree belonging to the Nuts family. Its height is up to 50 meters. The plant has a wide, downward-inclined crown and a powerful root system. Flowering occurs during the formation of the crown, which is why the collection of nuts and leaves is carried out at the same time.
Outwardly, they are similar to walnuts, but their shell is so hard that it is difficult to crack it even with a hammer. Trees grow in North America and Europe. In Russia, they are in the botanical gardens and in the southern part of the country. Before use, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the beneficial properties and contraindications.
Benefit
Due to its composition, this product is used as a component for medicinal potions. Walnut is rich:
- Ascorbic acid, the amount of which is noticeably greater than in rosehip, sorrel, citrus.
- Vegetable fats.
- Bioflavonoids.
- Micro and macro elements: silicon, potassium, magnesium.
- B vitamins
- Tannins.
- Organic acids.
- Essential Oils.
Useful properties of black walnut are associated with its composition. It has the following actions:
- Bactericidal.
- Antiparasitic.
- Fungicidal.
- Antiprotozoal.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Immunoconductive.
- Anti-allergenic.
- Antihypertensive.
Efficiency
The properties of black walnut allow the use of products based on it in the treatment of the following ailments:
- Cold.
- Tuberculosis.
- Gastrointestinal diseases.
- Allergy.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Skin ailments.
- Parasitic infestations.
- Conjunctivitis.
- Immunodeficiency.
More dietary supplements are used in complex body cleansing. Before using the drugs, you must consult your doctor, as well as carefully read the instructions.
During pregnancy
Black walnut preparations should not be used during pregnancy. According to gynecologists, plant components have a strong effect on the body. It is advisable to replace the fruits with walnuts, they can increase hemoglobin and immunity, normalize blood pressure and metabolism, and improve brain function.
For children
Only from 2 years old you can give children a black nut. Useful properties allow you to use them in treatment, only first you need to consult a pediatrician.
When taking drugs based on these fruits, you need to monitor the body's response, even if the dosage has not been exceeded. In case of negative reactions, it is necessary to end the reception and consult a specialist.
Tincture
This tool is effective for the treatment of endocrine ailments, nervous disorders, cleaning the body of parasites, healing wounds. It is used in order to restore the chemical composition of the blood, to prevent the appearance of malignant neoplasms.
Black nut tincture is recommended for women with inflammation of the reproductive system, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, strong and painful menstruation. It helps strengthen immunity, fights colds, tuberculosis, asthma, improves intestinal motility. Black walnut tincture has antimicrobial, anthelmintic effect. It is effective for normalizing pressure, providing an anti-inflammatory and astringent effect.
Capsule
Capsules are considered convenient to take, and besides, it is easy to control the dosage with them. They come in handy when traveling. The drug has an immunomodulating, bactericidal, wound healing, anti-inflammatory effect.
Black walnut in capsules is used for 2 weeks, in a course, 1-2 capsules with meals. Due to the proper diet and moderate physical activity, dietary supplements will have a positive effect on the body.
Water extract
This tool is created from the leaves and pericarp of a nut. The extract is taken orally for 1 tsp. 2-3 times a day. This should be done in between meals. Since the drug does not include sugar, it is used in the treatment of diabetes.
Syrup
This tool is ideal for colds. The mass is sweet and tastes good. The tool is prepared independently on the basis of granulated sugar and product. Components must be checked before boiling.
A nut remedy should be given to preschoolers and adolescents. The therapeutic composition allows the prevention and treatment of viral infections. Active substances reduce stress during study. Syrup helps to restore pressure and reduce spasms in the head.
Oil
Healthy black oil is obtained from black walnut. It is used not only in alternative medicine, but also in cosmetology, as well as in the preparation of various dishes.
Oil is used to treat rashes with stomatitis, treat gums for periodontitis and periodontal disease. It is effective for hot inhalations. Oil lubricates the defeat of the epidermis, eczema, acne, acne, ulcers, lichen, psoriasis.
Cooking tinctures at home
To get the tincture, you need the fruits of black walnuts, which were collected in the 2nd half of August. At this time, the presence of valuable components in them is maximum. The highest concentration of nutrients can be obtained from an extract made using kerosene or alcohol.
Preparation of tincture is a simple procedure. Pure nuts should be placed in a glass container, tamped, pour 50% alcohol solution to the top (this is important to preserve the valuable properties of the product, its color). The container must be closed with a lid. The finished composition should be infused for 2 weeks in a dry, dark room.
The resulting tincture is poured into small glass containers for storage. If the green color has disappeared, it is advisable to add vitamin C. Store the product in a cool dark place. If all the rules of the recipe are followed, then the shelf life is up to 5 years.
Other drugs
Due to the beneficial properties of black walnut, other drugs with these fruits are also used:
- Supplements having a restorative property.
- Ointment used externally for skin diseases.
- Shell syrup, which is effective in the treatment of helminthiasis and to strengthen the immune system.
- Suppositories are used for gynecological ailments and hemorrhoids.
In folk medicine, decoctions of dried and crushed leaves are offered. They are used to treat childhood diathesis, gargling and infections, as well as rinsing hair.
In cooking
The product is also used in culinary business. Moreover, the fruits can be both raw and processed. Usually black walnuts are added to confectionery, ice cream and salads. Oil can serve to season dishes, and kernels are used to make jam.
For jam, you need 100 peeled kernels, which should be soaked for a month, changing water every day. The cooking procedure is as follows:
- Puncture the nuts with a knife, add 0.5 kg of slaked lime, and pour water again.
- After 2 days, the fruits should be washed and again filled with water for 4 days. Water needs to be changed several times a day.
- After that, they are poured with boiling water, add 1 tbsp. l alum and boil for 20 minutes. Then the water is drained and the nuts are washed. You need to add boiling water and cook for 7-10 minutes.
- Fruits are thrown into a colander and boiled syrup.
- He will need sugar (2 kg), in which water is poured and brought to a boil. Add the nuts and cook until the fruits are black.
- It is allowed to add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom to the syrup.
From parasites
The use of black walnut for getting rid of parasites is known. It eliminates pinworms, tapeworms, roundworms and other helminths in the digestive tract. When worms need alcohol tincture with clove and wormwood powders. Use tincture in the morning and in the evening:
- If the weight of a person is not more than 70 kg, then one serving is 2 tsp.
- At 70-90 kg - 2.5-3 tsp.
- From 90 kg - 3.5-4 tsp.
If it is required to cure worms in children, then the dose is set as follows: 1 drop per year. The drug can be used for children from 2 years. Tincture is bred in a large amount of water. After a weekly course of treatment, rest is required. Tincture is bought at the pharmacy or prepared by yourself.
To prepare this remedy, you will need green fruits (200 g) and vodka (0.5 l). Wash nuts and put in a jar without peeling. Then vodka is poured. The container must be closed and put in a cool place for half a month. It should be taken depending on body weight - from 2 to 4 tsp. 2 times a day.
In oncology
Getting acquainted with the benefits and harms of black walnut, its effect on cancer cells should be affected. The product reduces the risk of tumors. For this, alcohol tincture is used.
To prepare it, you will need green fruits (100 g) and vodka (250 ml). Nuts should be placed in a jar and pour vodka. The container is tightly closed, after which it must be put in a dark place. Insisting lasts 2 weeks.
It is necessary to take tincture with 0.5 tsp., Gradually increasing the dosage, reaching 3 tsp. It should be consumed 3-4 times before meals for 3 weeks. Then a break of 7 days is required. This tincture stops the growth of cancer cells.
In gynecology
In the treatment of mastopathy, cysts, fibromyomas, a decoction of leaves is used. It consists of:
- Walnut leaves - 3 tsp.
- Black elderberry flowers - 1 tsp.
- Verbena - 2 tsp.
- Goldenrod - 6 tsp.
- Peach leaf - 6 tsp.
- Licorice root - 4 tsp.
The leaves must be chopped and pour boiling water. Insisting is carried out for an hour, and then it is necessary to strain. You need to consume 3 times a day. Treatment lasts 10 days, and then comes a break of 5 days. The decoction allows you to reduce bleeding and, with a positive course of the disease, stop the growth of the tumor.
Side effects
Not only the benefits of black walnut are known. And there is harm too. It consists in the presence of side effects:
- At high doses, the drugs cause discomfort in the stomach. There may also be dizziness and vasospasm. Worry about this should not be. Need to reduce the dosage. And only then it is necessary to gradually bring to the right amount. To do this, add a few drops of a medicinal product every day.
- With increased intake of tincture, there is a risk of suppressing beneficial microflora. But you can prevent such a problem as dysbiosis. To do this, take breaks in treatment. During periods of rest, it is advisable to take foods with bifidobacteria, group B vitamins and valuable trace elements.
- An alcohol preparation can lead to the death of microorganisms and parasites. Because of this, intoxication of the body is likely, the occurrence of constipation. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to use additionally melon oil, as this facilitates the functioning of the liver, stomach, and kidneys.
When is it forbidden to take?
What are the contraindications for black walnut and preparations based on it? They can not be taken with:
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding.
- Intolerance to the components.
Another product should not be used for stomach ulcers, intestines, cirrhosis, thrombophlebitis, gastritis. Water and oil can be used by children.
It is necessary to remember the following nuances:
- A day, you need to eat no more than a handful of peeled nuts, otherwise inflammation of the tonsils and vasospasm in the head may appear.
- Black walnut is an allergenic product, so be careful to use it.
- Do not eat spoiled nuts, they can lead to poisoning.
- Mold on the fruits leads to the appearance of cancer cells.
- During heat treatment, some valuable components are lost, and overeating negatively affects the health of the liver.
- Black walnut should not be consumed with a diet.
Where else is used?
Black walnut is great for decorating summer cottages, gardens, park areas. This tree is graceful, it looks great alone or in an alley. But for the growth of the plant you need a suitable climate, so it does not take root in every locality.
Walnut wood is used to create carved furniture, interior elements and designer items. A feature of the material is strength and density. Products have a chocolate shade. According to experts, such wood is much better than walnut, ash, oak, beech.
Thus, before using any drug, you should familiarize yourself with the beneficial properties of black walnut and its contraindications. This will protect the body from adverse effects.