The efficacy and function of walnut

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine walnut fruit.

[Alias] Juglans mandshurica, horse drupe (Chinese Tree Taxonomy), horse drupe (Chinese Medicinal Plant Illustrated Guide).

[Source] It is the immature fruit or peel of Juglans mandshurica, a plant of the Juglandaceae family.

[Original form] Juglans regia, also known as: Hickory.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in moist places on hillsides or in stream valleys. Distributed in Northeast China, Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, Gansu and other places.

[Chemical composition] The nuts contain 40-50% oil, 15-20% protein, 1-1.5% sugar and vitamin C, etc.

[Pharmacological action] Juglans regia leaf decoction can accelerate the assimilation of sugar in the body or lower blood sugar in rats. The method is to gavage 60% glucose (30 ml/kg) to rats half an hour after oral administration of the drug, and measure urine sugar 2.5 to 3 hours later; the urine sugar of the drug-treated group is significantly lower than that of the control group.

【Functions and indications】 "Northeast Medicinal Plants": "The peel is soaked in wine to treat stomach problems and abdominal pain."

[Additional prescription] For treating spasmodic abdominal pain caused by gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, etc.: 6 pounds of pecans (select unripe green fruits). Crush it, soak it in 10 jin of liquor for two to three weeks, remove the residue, filter it and set aside. Adults take 10 to 15 ml each time. (Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Heilongjiang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Northeast Medicinal Plants": Hickory leaves are poisonous and can poison fish when placed above water sources or in ponds. It is also used as an agricultural insecticide.

Based on the above summary, walnut fruit still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that walnut fruit should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.