Walnut kernels are crispy and sweet in taste, with a strong aroma. They can be used for oil extraction, stir frying, and as a seasoning for making candies and pastries. Walnut kernels contain 7.8-9.6% protein, with more than 7 essential amino acids accounting for over 25% of the body's total. They also contain 22 trace elements that the human body needs, including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron, which are very abundant. According to data analysis, each kilogram of walnut kernels is equivalent to the nutritional value of 9 kilograms of fresh milk, 5 kilograms of eggs, and 2 kilograms of beef, and it is easier for the human body to absorb nutrients compared to milk, eggs, and beef. The nucleolus also has the effects of moistening the lungs, replenishing qi, nourishing blood, relieving asthma, moistening dryness, resolving phlegm, and eliminating deficiency and cold. [7] [8]
1. Walnut kernels contain a high amount of protein and essential unsaturated fatty acids for human nutrition. These components are important substances for the metabolism of brain tissue cells, which can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function. [9]
2. Walnut kernels have the effect of preventing arteriosclerosis and reducing cholesterol; In addition, walnuts can also be used to treat non insulin dependent diabetes; Walnuts have analgesic, leukocyte boosting, and liver protective effects on cancer patients. [9]
3. Walnut kernels contain a large amount of vitamin E. Regular consumption can moisturize the skin and promote hair growth, making the skin smooth and elastic. [9]
4. When feeling tired, chewing some walnut kernels can relieve fatigue and stress. [9]
In addition to the seeds, the outer and root skin of walnuts can be used for medicinal purposes. Fresh root skin decoction can be soaked and washed to treat foot hemorrhoids (wet and itchy toe crevices), and fresh outer skin juice can be used to treat skin ringworm. [8]
1. Breaking blood and removing blood stasis: Used for diseases such as blood stasis, menstrual disorders, blood stasis, abdominal pain, blood stasis, and blood stasis. [8]
2. Moisturizing and Smooth Intestine: Used for constipation caused by intestinal dryness and difficulty in defecation. This product has the ability to relieve bitterness, relieve blood stasis, and enter the liver meridian. It has strong functions of promoting blood circulation, regulating meridians, removing blood stasis, and generating new energy, and is suitable for those with severe blood stasis. In addition, it has the functions of moistening the intestines and stopping cough. [8]
