What are the medicinal values ​​of iron walnut

Iron walnuts are completely different from the walnuts we often eat. The walnut variety we often eat is purple walnuts, which are easier to peel and the walnut shell is relatively hard, so it is not suitable for people to eat, and the walnut meat inside is not so delicious. However, iron walnuts have their unique value. If they are relatively large iron walnuts, they are generally used as fitness balls, but small iron walnuts are used as a kind of Chinese medicinal material.

The kernel is crispy, sweet and has a strong aroma. It can be used to extract oil, stir-fry and eat, or as a condiment for making candies and cakes. Pecan kernels contain 7.8-9.6% protein, more than 7 kinds of essential amino acids for the human body and the content is as high as more than 25%. It also contains 22 trace elements needed by the human body, among which calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and iron are very rich. According to data analysis, the nutritional value of each kilogram of walnut kernels is equal to 9 kilograms of fresh milk or 5 kilograms of eggs, and 2 kilograms of beef, and it is easier for the human body to absorb than milk, eggs, and beef. The nucleolus also has the effects of moistening the lungs and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and relieving asthma, moistening dryness, resolving phlegm and eliminating coldness.

1. Walnut kernels contain more protein and unsaturated fatty acids necessary for human nutrition. These ingredients are important substances for the metabolism of brain tissue cells, which can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function.

2. Walnut kernels can prevent arteriosclerosis and lower cholesterol. In addition, walnuts can also be used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Walnuts also have analgesic effects on cancer patients, increase white blood cells and protect the liver.

3. Walnut kernels contain a large amount of vitamin E. Regular consumption can moisturize the skin and blacken the hair, making the skin moisturized, smooth and elastic.

4. When you feel tired, chew some walnut kernels to relieve fatigue and stress.

In addition to the kernel, the exocarp and root bark of pecan can be used for medicinal purposes. Fresh root bark can be boiled in water and used for washing to treat foot hemorrhoids (wet and itchy toes). Fresh exocarp can be mashed to extract juice and rubbed to treat skin ringworm.

1. Breaking blood and removing blood stasis: used for blood stasis amenorrhea, blood stasis abdominal pain, blood stasis madness, bruises and other diseases.

2. Moisturizing and lubricating the intestines: used for constipation caused by dry intestines. This product is bitter and can dissipate blood stasis. It enters the liver meridian and blood, and has strong functions of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, removing blood stasis and promoting new blood. It is suitable for those with severe blood stasis. In addition, it also has the function of moistening the intestines and relieving cough.

Because iron walnuts are very rich in protein and contain some trace elements needed by the human body, and these ingredients are some of the most important substances that our brain tissue needs to metabolize. So if you take iron walnuts as medicine regularly, you can nourish your brain cells, improve your memory, and thus prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.