It's no secret that walnut is a very useful plant. Many people like to eat tasty kernels, and at the same time, peeling a nut, the shell is simply thrown away. And in vain, because it is also very useful product. You will learn more information about walnut shells and its healing properties later in this article.
The composition of the shell
Hard shell walnut is very rich in nutrients. It includes:
- Acids (ascorbic and carboxylic).
- Vitamins (A, B, C, E).
- Proteins of plant origin.
- Steroids.
- Alkaloids.
- Trace elements (zinc, magnesium, iron, iodine, potassium).
- Tannins.
Did you know? There is an easy way to gently peel a nut. The required amount of nuts should be poured boiling water and let stand 10 minutes. After that, the shell will be steamed and gently separated from the kernels.
What is the use
The walnut shell has such healing properties:
- lowering blood pressure and the overall normalization of the circulatory system of the body;
- a high iodine content (0.3 µg) helps normalize the thyroid gland and puts hormones in order;
- regular use of shell-based tinctures improves memory and concentration;
- normalization of the gastrointestinal tract;
- antitumor and anti-inflammatory effect;
- accelerating the healing of wounds and ulcers due to tannins;
- pronounced antibacterial effect for the whole body.
Bathing vessel, calendula, sage (salvia), meadow grass, linden, chervil, lyubka double, cress, yucca, dodder, viburnum buldenezh, goldenrod, slug onion, peanut, oregano (oregano) and kale cabbage, as well as walnut, help in the treatment of diseases of the stomach and digestive system.
Nutshell application
In folk medicine The use of this product in decoctions and tinctures is widespread. They are treated with various diseases. In the ground form, the shell is a frequent guest in scrubs and cosmetic masks, and in the form of ash it is used to filter water.
Let's find out what can be made from walnut shell and in which cases use the prepared medicine.
Important! Proper storage of nuts will help to preserve all nutrients at the maximum level. Walnuts should be stored in a dark place at a low temperature (from -5°C to + 10 ° C). It is better to use glass jars with a tightly screwed lid.
Treatment
For prevention and treatment cardiovascular diseases use tinctures on alcohol. Here is a simple recipe available to everyone: a shell of 15 medium-sized walnuts is thoroughly washed and 0.5 liters of alcohol is poured. That's the whole recipe. The infusion is ready for use after two weeks of infusion in a dark place. Apply 1 tbsp. spoons before meals, 2 times a day.
In addition to the walnut, in the diseases of the cardiovascular system, the following plants are also used: carrots, radishes, calendula, hawthorn (glod), silver goof, basil, eggplants, aconite, filberts, gumi (many-flowered mulberry) and yasenets (burned-out bush).For treatment gynecological diseases (including cervical erosion) will help the infusion, brewed according to this recipe: shells 3 medium nuts in 1 glass of water are boiled in a saucepan (better enameled) until the infusion acquires a rich brown tint. Treatment infusion lasts for 2 weeks - the resulting volume of liquid diluted with another glass of water and make douching.
For treatment colitis different types of tincture are prepared according to this recipe: the shells of 5 nuts of medium size pour 0.5 liters of vodka. By the way, if there is no vodka at hand, you can replace it with medical alcohol, only necessarily in diluted form. The tincture is left to infuse for about a week in a dark place. The resulting medication is used on an empty stomach in 10 drops, which must be diluted in a small amount of water. 
For pressure normalization There is such a simple recipe - the shell of 15 nuts is filled with 0.5 liters of vodka. Next you need to leave infusion in a dark and warm place for 2 weeks. This recipe can be used as a preventive measure.
If you sleep badly A recipe for using milk can help. The shell of 15 nuts is dipped in boiling milk (0.5 l) and boiled for 5 minutes. For convenience, it can be placed in a bag of gauze.
Tincture of green walnut on vodka has found application in the treatment rheumatism and other diseases of the joints. Also, green peel helps in the treatment of varicose veins. 
Did you know? In the Caucasus there are walnut trees about 400 years old. They are considered sacred trees there.
beauty
In cosmetology decoction of the nut shell is used as a coloring agent with a therapeutic effect. To do this, after each shampooing hair rinsed with a decoction. For example, gray hair with regular rinsing can get a date shade. And brown hair will get a deep and rich color.
There is an interesting recipe for unwanted hair removal - however, it uses green peel juice. To get rid of unnecessary vegetation, in the right place rubbed green pulp of walnut rubbed into gruel. It is desirable to do this procedure every day until the complete disappearance of unwanted hair.
Find out what other useful types of nuts are: nutmeg, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, pine, Brazilian, hazelnut, cashew and Manchurian.
Dentistry
Also, the walnut shell is successfully used to treat tartar and gingival strengthening: green peel of one nut is rubbed on a fine grater, one teaspoon of honey is added to it. The resulting paste cleans the teeth and gums. You can rinse the broth mouth. In addition to cleaning off plaque and tartar, you can remove pathogenic bacteria from your mouth that often cause bad breath.
Important! Using kerosene in recipes (it can often be found in joint treatment recipes), remember that in this case the medicine is used externally as compresses and lotions.
Garden
On the dacha walnut shell can also be used. It is widely used for mulching plants. Ashes are used as a fertilizer; in general, it is used in the same way as wood ash.
Are there any contraindications
First of all, the use of medical products based on walnut not recommended for people who are allergic to nuts. If you do not know for sure whether you will have an allergic reaction after using such drugs, reduce the dosage for the first time by half. If the next day everything is in order, then boldly continue the treatment in full.
A walnut shell is a simple and reliable remedy, available, without exaggeration, to everyone. A little effort and you will effective help to your body.
