Already in ancient times, people knew and successfully used the useful properties of the walnut. Hippocrates attributed to this fruit the effect of “eternal youth”. In his opinion, both green and already ripe walnuts should be eaten.
Description and appearance
A distinctive feature of immature green walnuts is their soft rind and kernel. The diameter of the fruit rarely exceeds 2. 5 cm. The structure of the almond is similar to that of a gelatinous substance, but instead of the shell there is a soft shell that does not separate from the inside of the fruit. The immature fruits are collected in May or early June. They can be pierced with a needle.
Chemical composition
Green walnuts are rich in various micronutrients and valuable substances.
The best known are:
- Ascorbic acid;
- group B vitamins;
- vitamins PP and E;
- carbohydrates;
- carotene;
- phytosterols;
- polyunsaturated fatty acids
- iodine, cobalt, iron, calcium and other trace elements;
- essential oils;
- Juglona (has a strong antimicrobial effect);
- proteins;
- organic acids.
Properties of green walnuts
In folk medicine since ancient times, known and widely used useful properties of green walnuts. This fruit used to save you from hunger and restore lost strength. Specialists say that the regular use of green walnuts leads to the general health of the body and improves health.
useful properties
Green walnuts are recommended in the following cases:
- In viral infections. The substances contained in the walnut have a good anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, its regular consumption strengthens the immune system.
- In diseases of the cardiovascular system. Magnesium and potassium contained in the fruit have a beneficial effect on the heart muscle.
- Green walnut has a mild sedative effect.
- Contained in the core antioxidants help successfully fight cancer.
- Thanks to fiber normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Regular use of green walnuts normalizes memory and improves brain processes.
- The product helps to reduce the sugar content in the blood. That is why it is recommended for people with type 2 diabetes.
- Thanks to fluoride, calcium and phosphorus, it improves joints.
In men, the product improves the functioning of the prostate and increases potency. It is very useful for pregnant and lactating mothers. Help children grow and develop in harmony.
A remedy for gastritis
Popular medicine recommends a green nut tincture for the treatment of gastritis. The fruit is usually tincture in vodka or alcohol. It is used for twenty minutes before the food, 3 times a day with a soup a spoonful.
It is not advisable to take this medication to children. Very often sugar is added to these tinctures to mask the bitter taste from vodka and nuts.
Nuts
Green nut liquor helps cure gastrointestinal diseases, normalizes metabolic processes in the body and is effective in prevention of diseases of the genitourinary system. The liquor also has a pleasant nut flavor, and you can drink only by mood.
A remedy for diarrhea
Diarrhea is a disorder of the digestive system characterized by the liquefaction of the feces. Diarrhea is a common condition, not always associated with severe infectious diseases.
Since the green nut contains disinfectants and tannins, it can help deal with the problem in a short time. However, it is important to remember that if relief is achieved, a doctor should be consulted. The tincture made with water is the most common. They can use both adults and children.
Extract for the treatment of tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a serious illness that should only be treated in a hospital and following all the recommendations of the responsible doctor. However, in popular medicine there is a version that the tincture on purified paraffin (bought in the pharmacy) of the fruits of green nuts can help deal with this disease.
Walnut juice for bronchitis and pneumonia
No less useful is the squeezed juice of green nuts. When used regularly, according to popular medicine, drink can improve lung function and help cure bronchitis or pneumonia.
Keep in mind that, despite the abundance of beneficial properties, green nuts can also harm the body.
The contraindications include:
- Prpensity to thrombosis;
- stomach ulcer or duodenum;
- skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema).
An overdose should also be avoided.
Moment and collection methods
Nuts grow in a tall tree, especially in Central Asia. They are also found in Caucasus and Crimea.
Depending on climatic conditions, green nuts are harvested at the end of May or early June. In some regions it is possible to reap them in July. The green color of the fruit should not serve as a guide when harvesting it. There may be a hard peel under the skin. The degree of maturity is usually determined by drilling the nut with a needle.
Time must be dry. As the fruit stains the hands of Brown, it is recommended to wear gloves. Only good and whole fruits should be used, without spots or worm holes.
Special uses
Green nuts are used a lot for medicinal, domestic and culinary purposes. Its rich composition makes these fruits popular and sought by many people.
In medicine
Green nuts are used a lot in popular medicine.
Is used to prepare
- decoctions;
- infusions;
- Tinuras;
- fruit juice;
- oil;
- came;
- extract.
Green nuts lend themselves well to the defendant without losing their beneficial properties.
Decoction
The decoction prepared from the immature fruit is recommended for the following ailments
- diarrhea;
- hypertension;
- stomach cataracts;
- worms;
- avitaminosis;
- diabetes.
It also helps strengthen teeth.
Infusion
The infusion is prepared with water and is mainly used to treat children, as well as those patients for whom ethanol is contraindicated. In its preparation, the fruit, perforated in several places with a needle, water and sugar are poured. Soak the nuts for 2 weeks, changing the water 2 times a day.
After that, boil the product halfway for 15 minutes and cool. Pour the nuts in the sweet broth. After 12 hours, the solution is boiled again. The procedure must be repeated 3 times. The last time to infuse for 3 days and the infusion is ready for use.
Tincture
Alcoholic tincture should only be used in adults due to its composition of ethyl alcohol.
Tincture helps in the following cases:
- Infestation by worms, if diagnosed;
- liver disease;
- osteochondrosis;
- glomerulonephritis;
- tumors; gastrointestinal diseases;
- infertility;
- menopause;
- Atherosclerosis;
- colitis;
- exhaustion and exhaustion;
- respiratory diseases;
- otitis media;
- brain diseases.
The treatment lasts at least 30 days. In general, 30-40 drops are prescribed three or four times a day. Tincture can also be mixed with honey and insist on the refrigerator for 3 weeks. Tincture is also used in compresses applied to the sore.
To make the juice, cut the fruit into dice and fill them with twice the sugar. After stirring well, place the mixture in a dark place for a month. During this time, the fruit will give its juice, which will mix with the sugar and dissolve it.
The juice is used for the following problems
- hypothyroidism;
- scurvy;
- sore throat (gargoyas).
The juice also reduces the intensity of hair growth. It is important to check if allergic reactions occur before using it.
Oil
To obtain the oil it is necessary to crush the fruit together with the peel. Pour 0. 5 liters of kitchen oil on the mixture. The resulting composition rest for at least 30 days in a dark place, avoiding cooling. After that, you must strain the resulting oil.
The resulting product is good against worms, in addition to having a soft laxative effect.
You can make wine at home with the fruits of immature nuts. To do this, the fruits are cut into slices and put themselves in an adequate container. Next, water, sugar and yeast are added and let stand 2 to 3 weeks. Then the mixture sneaks and vodka is added to the resulting solution. The resulting drink is delicious and useful.
Extract of.
Extract, a concentrated extract of the fruit of the green nut. The preparation process is similar to tincture, but the product is more concentrated.
At home
The fruits of the green walnut have also found their application in veterinary medicine. They are used to treat animals.
In kitchen
Experienced housewives use green nuts to prepare
- CompotesThe fruits are boiled with sugar. Cinnamon or citric acid can be added to enhance the taste.
- AdoptsYoung nuts are easy to keep. Poured into a marinade they are well preserved and do not lose their useful properties.
- BoiledIn this case, not only a sweet and tasty product is obtained, but also an excellent remedy to strengthen the immune system. It also improves the work of the thyroid gland.
How to keep them correctly
Green nuts should not be stored for a long time, as they spoil quickly. Therefore, after their collection they are sent to process. They are used to make extracts, tinctures and other lon g-term products.
