The efficacy and function of walnut green peel

Most Chinese medicinal materials have good effects on the treatment of diseases, such as walnut green peel. Below we will give a basic introduction to the relevant information about walnut green peel.

[Other names] Green walnut peel (Jiuji Fang), Qinglongyi (Shandong Chinese Herbal Medicine Handbook).

[Source] It is the outer peel of the immature fruit of walnut , a plant of the Juglandaceae family. Harvest unripe fruits in autumn, dry them in the sun until the skin cracks, pick out the outer skin, and dry it again.

[Habitat distribution] Mainly produced in Hebei, Shandong and Shanxi. In addition, it is also produced in Shaanxi, Northeast China and other places.

[Properties] The dry fleshy pericarp is wrinkled hemispherical or flaky, with the longitudinal surface mostly curled inwards, about 3 to 5 cm in diameter and about 6 to 10 mm thick. The surface is relatively smooth, dark green with black spots, and there is a broken fruit stalk at one end. The inner surface is yellowish white and uneven. No smell, taste bitter. The best ones are those with large pieces, thick meat, neat texture and dark green color.

【Chemical composition】 Contains α- and β-oxidized juglonequinone.

[Properties and flavors] "Shandong Chinese Herbal Medicine Handbook": "bitter, neutral." (Toxic)

【Functions and indications】 Treat stomach and abdominal pain, dysentery, carbuncle and sore.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian; or grind into powder for oral administration. For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for washing.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat persistent dysentery: 1 liang of green walnut peel. Crush it, stir it in an iron pan, and then pound it finely. Take three grams every morning with white soup. (The Authentic Prescriptions)

[Clinical Application] Used to treat stomachache: In early June of the lunar calendar, pick 6 pounds of immature green-skinned walnuts, wash and crush them, put them into a bottle, add 10 pounds of 60-proof liquor, seal and expose to the sun for 20 to 30 days. When the wine and walnuts turn black, filter with gauze to remove the residue and add 1350 ml of simple sugar syrup. Take 10 ml each time, 1 to 2 times a day, or when you feel pain. You can also mix green walnuts and shochu in a ratio of 3:10, soak for 24 to 48 hours, and filter it after the wine turns brown. It has a significant analgesic effect on the pain of gastric, duodenal ulcers and gastritis. According to the observation of 220 people, 98.2% of the people had pain relief within 10 minutes, of which 93.5% had immediate pain relief. The green skin of raw walnuts is mildly irritating to the skin, but no adverse reactions were found in animal tests and clinical applications after it was made into wine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Kaibao Materia Medica

The unique living environment gives walnut peel magical effects. After the introduction of the above content, I believe everyone has a certain understanding. I hope that everyone can learn more about this knowledge in daily life, and be able to solve the difficulties in life while increasing experience.