Walnut partitions: benefits and harms

Many people know about the benefits of walnuts. Indeed, their kernels contain a lot of fatty acids and vitamins. But in fact, those people who purchase already peeled walnuts, deprive themselves of the opportunity to use those beneficial substances that are contained in their partitions. Although even those who peel nuts on their own often consider partitions to be garbage, and completely in vain. Their useful properties are proven by modern science.

Composition and calorie content

Walnuts themselves are very high in calories. Their energy value is 700 kcal per 100 g. At the same time, 400 g of kernels peeled from shells and partitions is enough to fully satisfy the daily human calorie requirement. However, partitions do not contain vegetable fats and proteins in such an amount (although they still have a small amount of fatty acids, proteins and sugars), so their caloric content is very low.

Walnut partitions contain many useful substances. These are tannins (in the cores themselves they are not), and coumarins, and zinc, and even iodine. The full list looks like this:

1. Vitamin A, which is necessary for normal vision, as well as improving the condition of the skin and the rapid healing of wounds.
2. B vitamins, which are responsible for the normalization of metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.
3. Vitamin C, which improves the state of blood vessels and increases the body's resistance to various diseases.
4. Minerals - iron and potassium, magnesium and zinc, iodine and sodium.
5. Phytosteroids - that is, a plant analogue of hormones.
6. Alkaloids and organic acids.

Tannins reduce the risk of infectious diseases, and they are also necessary for protein synthesis. Manganese and zinc have the ability to lower blood sugar. Vitamins A and C are antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.

What are the benefits of walnut partitions?

General benefit

Water infusions and decoctions from walnut partitions are recommended for many diseases, including diabetes mellitus, thyroid pathology, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and various inflammatory processes.

Most often, walnut partitions are not consumed in pure form, but decoctions, infusions on water and alcohol are prepared from them. Moreover, all three products have a fairly wide spectrum of action, which allows you to deal with various pathologies.

Medicines based on nut partitions:

1. Improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
2. They help fight headaches and migraines.
3. They are an effective remedy for diarrhea due to their tannins, and their antiseptic properties make them useful for intestinal infections.
4. They help to establish a metabolism and thereby contribute to weight loss.
5. Eliminate the lack of iodine, which in itself is the cause of many diseases.
6. Improve cognitive function, normalize the central nervous system, which contributes to concentration.
7. Allow to eliminate sleep disturbances.
8. Restore body resources after acute respiratory viral infections and even pneumonia.
9. Relieve pain in joints with arthritis, and are also effective in osteochondrosis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Some adherents of traditional medicine claim that funds based on partitions of walnuts can stop the growth of malignant tumors, but there is no scientific evidence for this effect.

Tincture based on this plant material has a tonic effect. In this case, the result of its application appears quickly enough. Taking an infusion or decoction on an ongoing basis, it will be possible to note an improvement in digestion, and a decrease in the feeling of anxiety and nervousness. However, miracles from this tool should not be expected. In the presence of chronic systemic diseases, it can be part of complex therapy, but not an independent medicine.

For women

Walnut partitions have many beneficial properties due to their chemical composition. The substances included in it help normalize the hormonal balance, which is very important for many women, since problems with it can occur in various periods of life - from the first menstruation to the menopause. Stress, poor environmental conditions, pregnancy and childbirth can exacerbate the situation.

In the long term, hormonal disorders lead to various gynecological diseases, for example, myomas. And the reception of infusion based on partitions of walnuts allows you to normalize hormonal balance and prevent the development of pathologies.

But also this remedy eliminates iodine deficiency in the body, which can lead to such an unpleasant phenomenon as mastopathy or even serious thyroid gland malfunctions. With a lack of iodine, a vicious circle will constantly arise, associated with the poor functioning of the "thyroid gland", due to which insufficient hormones are produced. This pathology is especially pronounced during the menopause, while the use of funds based on walnut partitions allows this to be avoided.

However, it should be remembered that an excess of iodine in the body can also lead to the development of thyroid diseases. Therefore, first you need to make sure that there is a shortage of this element. It is best to consult a doctor and undergo a full examination. And at home, you can do something like a quick test. It is very simple - at night you need to lubricate the skin of the heels with the usual tincture of iodine, which is sold in pharmacies. If by the morning most of it remains on the skin, this is a good sign - it says that iodine is poorly absorbed, and the body lacks it. If by morning the traces of iodine are almost imperceptible, then there is a lack of iodine. Unfortunately, in most of the territory of Russia, excluding coastal areas, the lack of this element is a common occurrence.

For men

The stronger sex also needs iodine. With a lack of this element, the risk of developing adenoma and inflammatory diseases of the prostate increases significantly. So the infusion of walnut partitions can be taken even for preventive purposes.

During pregnancy

Many expectant mothers may experience iodine deficiency in the body. Since walnut partitions contain this element in large quantities, they can help to cope with this problem. However, you need to use their decoction in very small quantities.

You need to buy high-quality nuts, break the shell, remove partitions from it. Pour 0.5 cups of such raw materials into an enameled pan, where then pour 0.4 liters of cold water. Bring the product to a boil, keep it on low heat for 10 minutes, then cool and filter using gauze for these purposes. As a result, a decoction of a rather dark brown shade is obtained, in color it should resemble strong tea. This broth should be drunk three times a day before main meals in the throat.

When breastfeeding

In the recovery period after childbirth, many women experience hormonal disorders, iodine deficiency, and iron deficiency anemia. A decoction of walnut partitions will help to cope with this problem. But you need to understand that with all its positive properties, it can cause allergies. Therefore, for at least a month after giving birth, it is better not to risk it.And after this, you can gradually take a decoction, but after consulting with your doctor.

For kids

For children under the age of three, it is better not to give a decoction and infusion of walnut partitions, since their digestive system has not yet matured. The use of this remedy can lead to chronic constipation, not to mention the possibility of developing an allergic reaction.

However, it is already possible for younger schoolchildren to give a decoction of walnut partitions - literally 3 teaspoons a day, dividing them into three doses. This will help cope with iodine deficiency or anemia. But this can only be done after consultation with a pediatrician.

When losing weight

Walnut partitions themselves do not have fat-burning properties. But they allow you to normalize hormonal balance and lower blood sugar, which indirectly allows you to reduce the amount of adipose tissue. In addition, the substances they contain - these are organic acids, alkaloids and glycosides - help speed up the metabolism, which also contributes to weight loss.

Finally, regular use of the infusion of nut partitions allows you to normalize the digestive processes, and after all, good work of the digestive tract is the most important condition for weight loss.

For weight loss, it is recommended to take an aqueous infusion of walnut partitions. The tool is taken in 3 tbsp. tablespoons before each meal, washed down with clean water without gas. To improve the taste, you can add a little honey. The minimum course of admission is one month. During this time, even without following a strict diet, you can lose up to 3 kg. And if you combine the technique with active sports, you can lose up to 4-5 kg.

Partitions of walnuts in medicine

There are different remedies based on walnut partitions. The most common option is tincture on vodka, which has many useful properties. It should be used for such diseases:

1. Diabetes. The unique chemical composition of the partitions allows you to normalize the level of sugar in the blood, but only if the product is used for a long time. The minimum course duration is one and a half months. During all this time, it is recommended to drink daily on an empty stomach 10 drops of alcohol tincture, dissolved in 1 tbsp. a spoonful of boiled cold water.
2. Diseases of the thyroid gland caused by a lack of iodine in the body. Walnut partitions can solve this problem. In this case, the minimum duration of treatment is 2 weeks. All this time, tincture is taken ½ teaspoon twice a day before meals. After that, take a break for a month and, if necessary, then repeat the course.
3. For joint diseases like arthritis, arthrosis and rheumatism, the setting is not taken internally, but is used as an external agent. With its help, problem areas are rubbed 4-5 times a day. Another effective option is to use tinctures for compresses. Gauze is impregnated with this tool, applied to a sore joint, fixed with a plastic film and an elastic bandage, and insulated with a woolen cloth on top. It is advisable to leave a compress overnight.
4. With various colds accompanied by cough. A tincture based on partitions of walnuts is drunk 1 teaspoon four times a day, not tied to a meal. Each time, the product is washed down with plenty of water.
5. With diarrhea caused by various pathologies, it is recommended to use tincture as a mixture - 1.5 tbsp. tablespoons three times a day until the situation normalizes. The tannins contained in the partitions have a fixing effect.

The list of diseases in which walnut partitions can be useful is quite wide. Below are various recipes that will help cope with such pathologies. From time to time, tincture can be taken simply as a general strengthening agent, but only if there are no contraindications to it, which will be discussed below.

Partition Recipes

There are many proven recipes for using walnut partitions. Moreover, for various diseases, additional ingredients may be included in the recipes. For example:

1. Douching solution for candidiasis and cervical erosion. It is made on the basis of 50 g of nut partitions and a glass of green nutshells. Both of these ingredients have anti-inflammatory properties. A carefully selected raw material is poured into 500 ml of high-quality vodka and insisted for three weeks, and then used for douching, but only be sure to first dilute the product with water (1/4 cup of tincture per 1 liter of water). Undiluted tincture can cause burns to the mucous membranes. You can also add to this base an aqueous infusion of calendula or chamomile to enhance the anti-inflammatory properties of the drug.
2. Recipe for cleansing blood vessels. This remedy is sometimes called a Tibetan recipe in the literature, but in fact it does not contain any exotic ingredients; all these are medicinal herbs that are not difficult to find in a pharmacy. They take equal proportions of chopped walnut partitions, dried chamomile flowers, immortelle and St. John's wort grass, birch buds (for example, 50 g of each component). All components are mixed and stored in a glass jar with a tightly screwed lid. Every day a fresh portion of the preparation is prepared. To do this, take 1 tbsp. spoon of the mixture and brew 2 cups boiling water. Insist the remedy for 4 hours. It is filtered before use. A glass of funds is drunk 20-30 minutes before dinner, honey is added there to improve the taste. In the morning, the product is slightly warmed up and drunk half an hour before breakfast. This tool helps prevent the appearance of cholesterol plaques.
3. Tincture of nut partitions with diffuse toxic goiter. For 0.5 liters of quality vodka take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of plant material. The tool is insisted in a dark place for two weeks, periodically shaken. It is filtered before use. Take three times a day for 1 teaspoon half an hour before the main meals.
4. Alcohol tincture with mastopathy and hormone-dependent diseases. Take partitions from 20–25 walnuts and insist in ½ cup vodka or alcohol for 10 days. The drug is taken within a month - this is the minimum rate. The recommended dosage is 20 drops per ¼ cup cold boiled water three times a day. If necessary, the course after the break can be repeated.
5. Decoction. For the treatment of conjunctivitis of bacterial origin, you can also use a decoction of partitions of walnuts, crushed to a powder state (for example, such grinding can be achieved in a good professional coffee grinder). 350 ml of cold water are taken per 100 g of powder, the mixture is brought to a boil, kept on low heat for 20 minutes, then passed through cheesecloth, folded in two layers. As a result, approximately 100 ml of dark brown liquid should remain. In this broth, gauze discs are moistened and laid on the eyelids for about 10 minutes, after which they are washed in the usual way. For the treatment of allergic or viral conjunctivitis, this remedy is not suitable, only for bacterial. The minimum duration of treatment is a week.
6. Decoction for the treatment of the thyroid gland. With a lack of iodine, you can also take not alcohol tincture, but a decoction of walnut partitions. To do this, take 1 tbsp. tablespoon of vegetable raw materials in a glass of boiling water, bring the mixture to a boil, keep on low heat for 10 minutes, filter and take three times a day for 1 tbsp. spoon. The minimum course duration is 10 days. After a two-week break, you can repeat the course twice more.
7. Tincture for the treatment of chronic colitis. For this, 2-3 tbsp. tablespoons of crushed partitions take a glass of vodka. The remedy is insisted for a week. Take tincture of 6-10 drops three times a day, certainly diluting with water. But you can use this medicine only during the period of remission, otherwise the inflammatory process will intensify.
8. Tincture to improve the condition of the vessels of the brain and against migraines.Take it for 5-6 drops per 1 tbsp. a spoonful of water three times a day. The minimum course of treatment is a month.
9. Tincture for bowel diseases. For treatment, take partitions of 25-30 walnuts in two glasses of vodka and insist for two weeks. Take 20 drops per 1 tbsp. a spoonful of water three times a day before meals.

Most supporters of herbal medicine believe that the main therapeutic effect of walnut partitions is associated with a high iodine content. But in fact, it is the result of the complex action of all its constituent substances. So, in addition to iodine, the septa contain amino acids, including the tyrosine necessary for the thyroid gland. A strong smell of iodine is partly due to the presence of another substance - juglone, which has a slightly different nature.

The use of tinctures from walnut partitions

This tincture has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and bactericidal properties. But you need to understand that it does not replace antibiotic therapy, but only supplements it, that is, it enhances the effect of drugs and makes them more effective.

In this case, alcohol tincture is used with caution. As a rule, they start with a small dosage, then apply the maximum for some time, then gradually reduce it, and after 2–4 weeks they must take a break to avoid side effects. The patient learns that the treatment is effective by the changed state of health - his symptoms disappear. For example, with diabetes, he is no longer tormented by dry mouth.

You must also understand that it is impossible to completely cure a number of systemic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, some forms of mastopathy, pathology of the spine, even with the help of this tincture. It only facilitates the course of the disease and slows the pace of its development. But in most cases this is enough to ensure an acceptable quality of life for the patient.

How to make tincture

In the classic version, tincture of walnut partitions is made as follows. Take a container of suitable size and fill it by about a third with pre-prepared walnut partitions. They do not need to be tamped, air space should remain between the individual pieces, and then the liquid will be able to penetrate there freely, drawing the maximum amount of useful substances out of the raw material. To ensure such conditions, the container is shaken.

Partitions are poured with high-quality vodka so that it completely fills the container, almost neck-to-neck. Then the resulting product is insisted in a dark and dry place for 10-14 days, periodically shaking the container. After this, the tincture is filtered through doubled cheesecloth and poured into bottles for storage.

Use it with caution. Depending on the specific problem, the dosage is approximately 7-15 drops, and they are certainly diluted with water.

Application in cosmetology

The high content of nutrients allows the use of walnut partitions in cosmetology. In the perfume industry, they are usually crushed into powder, which is subsequently used for the production of scrubs. At home, they can also be grinded in a coffee grinder, subsequently used for the same purpose. But since the powder is not always obtained so small, it is best to use it to make a body scrub, and not for delicate facial skin. This ingredient is added to a regular shower gel to get the desired effect.

For face

In home cosmetology, the anti-inflammatory properties of walnut partitions are mainly used. For example:

1. Tincture for the treatment of acne. To do this, take the tincture described above - no more than 1 tbsp. tablespoons and dissolve in a glass of hot water. Compresses with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects are made from this agent. If desired, 2 drops of tea tree essential oil can be added there to enhance effectiveness. Keep the compress for 10 minutes, then change to the next, and so repeat four times. The procedure can be performed daily, and when the skin condition improves - in a day. After the compress, it is recommended to apply a moisturizer for problematic and sensitive skin.
2. Infusion for the fight against vitiligo. Its action is based on the fact that the substances contained in the infusion, for some time, make depigmented skin darker. Take 0.5 cups of walnut partitions, ground into powder, the same amount of walnut leaves and pour vodka so that it completely covers the plant material. The tool is insisted for 10-12 days. It is not necessary to filter it, infusion is applied to the face directly with gruel from the partitions. Such an application is done in the morning and evening. The course of treatment is at least two months. Apply gruel only to the affected areas.

But still, walnut partitions are most often used not to improve facial skin, but to solve other problems - for example, removing plaque caused by the use of coffee and tea, as well as eliminating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). However, in the latter case, the infusion can also be used for facial skin - they are impregnated with sponges and lotions are made on the most problematic areas.

For hair

Since walnut partitions contain many useful substances, they can be used to improve the condition of the hair. For example:

1. Lotion for all hair types. It is prepared from raw materials, which are poured with a mixture of vodka and boiled water, taken in equal proportions. For 120 g of nut partitions (this is about half a glass) take so much liquid so that it completely covers this raw material. The lotion is poured into a container, preferably of dark glass, and placed in a kitchen cabinet or cupboard, so that it does not get sunlight. Insist for 10 days. Every day you need to take out the container and shake it. When the lotion is ready, it is filtered through gauze and poured into another container. Then essential oils are added to it - for example, geraniums and eucalyptus, but you can take any citrus for a pleasant smell. These ingredients are added in very small amounts, 2 drops each. Lotion is used once a week. It is applied to a tampon and moistened with scalp and hair roots. Do this procedure before washing. After applying the product, the head is covered with a plastic film, insulated with a terry towel, kept for 15 minutes, and then washed off using shampoo.
2. Infusion for dry hair. They prepare it like this - mix 50 ml of vodka and 50 g of nut partitions. The tool is insisted for two weeks, leaving it in a dry and dark place, but periodically shaking. Then the filter is filtered, add 1 teaspoon of liquid flower honey, as well as 2-3 drops of rose essential oil (or rosewood - it also has moisturizing properties). The tool is rubbed not only into the scalp, but also distributed along the entire length of the hair. Then they put on a plastic shower cap and a terry towel on top. You need to keep the composition for half an hour, then it can be washed off in the usual way.

Important: you need to understand that regular use of these lotions will make your hair not only thicker, but also give them a darker shade.

Harm and contraindications

Although all funds based on walnut partitions are affordable and quite effective, they should be used only after prior consultation with a doctor and provided that there are no contraindications against them, which include:

1. Allergy to nuts, including manifested by urticaria.
2. Skin diseases - psoriasis, eczema.
3. Gastritis with high acidity, as well as acute forms of inflammatory diseases like pancreatitis and colitis.

In addition, they are used with caution in case of irritable bowel syndrome and constipation, since the substances contained in the partitions can aggravate the situation.

Harvesting and storage of walnut partitions

In order to get high-quality partitions, you first need to choose good nuts. And for this you will have to carefully examine each of them when buying. Usually, unpeeled nuts are sold only in the market, only ready-made and packaged in polyethylene kernels are already available in supermarkets. On the market, the buyer has the opportunity to carefully examine all the shells and make sure that they do not have holes, cracks or other visible damage. The fact is that because of this, mold can appear in nuts, and then neither the kernel nor the septum can be used for medicinal purposes.

Each nut should be weighed in a hand to be convinced that it is heavy enough. When shaking, it should not make any sounds (if it seems that something is rolling inside, it means that both the core and the partitions have dried out and partially lost their useful properties).

It is advisable to check not only the nuts themselves, but also the container in which they are stored before sale. Just put your hand in there and see if there is moisture. By the way, a wet shell is a good reason to refuse to buy nuts, because, most likely, the kernels and partitions have already deteriorated.

Some companies sell packaged walnut partitions. In this case, you need to carefully examine the package to see the expiration date and make sure that the integrity of the package has not been violated. On average, the useful properties of the septum remain for six months.

If the partitions were assembled at home, it is best to store them in a linen bag or paper container, in extreme cases - in a ceramic jar with a tight-fitting lid. The capacity should be opaque, since direct sunlight can destructively affect partitions and contribute to oxidative processes. You can store at room temperature, the main thing is not to keep them near the stove, where there is hot and humid air.

It is also very important to maintain normal humidity. This also applies when whole nuts are stored. At high humidity, tannins contained in partitions pass into the nucleus. As a result, nuts are bitter, and partitions partially lose their beneficial properties.

It is important to avoid contact with air, which also stimulates oxidative processes - they also undergo partitions, and since they contain fatty acids, they can go rancid if stored improperly.

Do I need to wash nut partitions

If the partitions were taken from whole nuts at home, in principle, washing them is not necessary, especially since they are filled with alcohol or boiling water to prepare tinctures. But it’s better to wash the nuts themselves so that no dirt or infection gets inside. The shell is washed with ordinary soap, which is used in the kitchen, or (as an option) poured over it with boiling water.

Some housewives recommend holding unpeeled nuts for a couple of minutes in a weak soda solution. Whatever method in the end it was decided to use, the nuts should be thoroughly dried after washing, leaving for a couple of days on a paper or fabric towel so that they are not exposed to sunlight.

Interesting facts about walnuts

Walnut is one of the most ancient cultures known to mankind. It is believed that it has been present in the human diet for more than 8 thousand years. However, contrary to widespread misconception, his homeland was by no means Greece, he was brought there from Central Asia. Moreover, archaeologists found ancient Mesopotamian tablets with texts in which it was said that these nuts still grew in the gardens of ancient Babylon.By the way, in ancient Greece, this nut was called the acorn of the gods, and under this name it was known to the Romans.

In ancient times, walnuts were grown on the territory of Wallachia - in those days this province belonged to Rome (today it is part of Romania). Greek and Wallachian merchants brought nuts to the territory of Kievan Rus and later the Moscow kingdom. Hence the Russian name “walnut” and the Ukrainian “hairy mountain”.

Nature made sure that the walnut was securely packed. To get partitions from it, you need to clean it first. But he has two protective layers - a dense shell of green color and a very thick shell. As a rule, even at bazaars, nuts are sold already peeled from the upper shell (although it is also very useful in itself).

Even if the hostess does not plan to make an infusion of nut partitions, it is better to buy nuts not yet peeled. The fact is that, left without a shell, the nuclei begin to oxidize and lose their original taste. Therefore, it is better to store them unpeeled, breaking the shell only of those nuts that will be consumed now - for example, for baking or dessert. Just the partitions can be obtained.

Picking the shell is not as easy as it might seem. However, relatively recently, walnuts with a thinner shell have been bred, which can literally be crushed by clenching two such fruits in a fist. But in this case, the internal partitions are also thin, and it will be difficult to separate them from the nucleoli. In Central Asia, for such varieties of nuts there are tricks - the kernels are mixed with flour directly with the partitions, and only then lightly fried in a pan without oil. After the mass is carefully kneading with your hands, the partitions depart. But after that, it is not recommended to make a classic tincture of them, since they lose some of the nutrients in this treatment. But their kernels have a more delicate and delicate taste.

Although walnuts are tasty and nutritious, and their partitions are useful, in fact, one should always use moderation and caution with them. The oil contained in all parts of the nut is rapidly oxidized. This not only affects its taste, but also leads to the development of the inflammatory process in the oral cavity and tonsils. That is why after eating nuts it is recommended to rinse your mouth with water, and use tincture in a highly diluted form.