The efficacy and function of walnut oil

Chinese medicinal walnut oil is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people know the effects and functions of Chinese medicinal walnut oil, so let's talk about it below.

[Source] The seed kernel of walnut , a plant of the Juglandaceae family , turns black due to the oil absorption .

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the "walnut kernel" entry.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "pungent, hot, poisonous."

【Functions and indications】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Kills insects and attacks poisons. Treats carbuncle, eczema, scabies, bayberry, white baldness and other sores."

[Additional prescription] To treat itching caused by scabies: one oily walnut, one qian each of realgar and mugwort (pounded). Mash the mixture into a cotton bag and wrap it around the scrotum when sleeping at night. It will work forever and do not wash off. (Binghu Collection of Simple Prescriptions)

[Explanations by various scholars] "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Oil walnuts are poisonous and can harm the lungs. The sore doctor uses them because they are poisonous."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

I believe that after reading the above explanations, everyone has a deeper understanding of the Chinese medicinal walnut oil, right? In fact, many foods or medicinal materials are the same. Only when we understand them can we eat them correctly according to our own situation and effectively help maintain our health.