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When the walnut harvest season approaches, most of the collected product is thrown away, considered useless. We are talking about a woody shell containing many useful components used in medicine, cosmetology, and agriculture. Tincture on walnut shells can treat inflammation, relieve fatigue and cleanse the skin. It is worth considering how to use this useful product in everyday life and how to prepare it.
The benefits and harms of walnut shell and peel tincture
It is difficult to overestimate the rich set of microelements of the walnut, which is one of the healthiest foods along with honey and legumes. Each part contains a whole set of vitamins. Moreover, in cooking and medicine they use not only the nut kernel, but also the shell, peel and partitions.It is only from the solid parts that it is more difficult to extract useful substances than from the edible part, so tinctures and decoctions are made from the shell and peel, which squeeze out useful elements from the woody parts.
After conducting a chemical analysis, scientists found that the shell contains:
- 0.80% fat;
- 2.52% protein;
- 35.63% extracts;
- 60.89% fiber;
- 1.65% ash.
By infusing the shell in alcohol solutions, it is used in the treatment of blood vessels, especially for varicose veins, hypertension, and inflammatory processes. The unripe green peel is also collected at the stage when the kernel is just beginning to ripen - in June. It contains up to 10% vitamin C and 3% ascorbic acid, which is necessary to maintain the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels.
When preparing a tincture of walnut shells with vodka, you should know that it is contraindicated for pregnant women, nursing mothers and people suffering from low blood pressure, since alcohol further dilates blood vessels.
What does it help with?
To use such a useful product as a walnut kernel, it is necessary to create all the conditions for the growth and development of the tree. Nature has endowed the peel and shell with everything necessary to produce an elixir for many diseases. Vodka tinctures from the pericarp and shell are used in the treatment of:
- diseases of the female genitourinary system;
- pancreas;
- anginal inflammation of the throat;
- allergies;
- kidney;
- skin diseases;
- varicose veins;
- insomnia;
- dental plaque;
- stomatitis and periodontitis;
- baldness.
How to prepare the tincture
In order to prepare a tincture from the peel and shell of a walnut, you need to purchase high-percentage ethanol at the pharmacy, crush the shell as finely as possible, pour it into it and leave it for several weeks in a dark place. If you have vodka or moonshine in the house, they will also work, despite the relatively low concentration of alcohol.
Tincture of walnut shells with vodka
It is very simple to prepare such a medicine using vodka. It is necessary to prepare the shell, detailing it as finely as possible. This can be done using a hammer and a kitchen board. Next follow the recipe:
- Take a clean 500 ml jar and fill it 2/3 with crushed shells.
- Fill with vodka, preferably without additives, to the brim and close tightly with a lid.
- Place the tincture in a warm, dark place for 2-3 weeks.
- Strain the finished mixture using gauze.
- Take one tablespoon of tincture before meals.
A tincture of walnut shells prepared with vodka is used for colds and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, to remove toxins from the body, and also to normalize the function of the thyroid gland. This is possible due to the high concentration of iodine.
Tincture of walnut shells on moonshine
This strong and healthy drink has been known among people for a long time. Monks even spoke about its beneficial properties in the 13th century. The recipe at that time included infusion on the kernels themselves, unripe shells, peels and even nut branches. But for the recipe you only need the shell during the formation period.You can collect it at the end of June, you need to cut 1 nut and see what form it is in; a suitable shell can be pierced with a needle.
So, according to the recipe you need to do the following:
- Chop nuts of suitable ripeness, along with shells, peels and just emerging kernels, and pour halfway into a three-liter bottle.
- Dissolve honey in the amount of 3-5 tablespoons in moonshine.
- Pour moonshine with dissolved honey into a bottle with nuts to the brim and shake.
- Place the container with the ingredients in a dark place at room temperature for 45 days.
- After a month and a half of infusion, the product is ready for use, but it must first be filtered through cheesecloth.
The resulting cognac-colored drink is used to dilate blood vessels, for those who have sleep problems, to calm the nervous system and cleanse the body as a whole. But you should not abuse the drug, since the alcohol concentrate it contains dries out the walls of the stomach and can cause heartburn.
Walnut peel tincture
The drink, made only from green peel without entrails, is prepared not only as a tasty alcoholic drink, but also for the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract. The only difference is the dose. For treatment, one tablespoon per day on an empty stomach is enough.
To prepare a tincture from the peel, you will need:
- 1 kg of green dense peel;
- 250 g sugar;
- 2 liters of moonshine;
- 1 liter of water.
The cooking process is as follows:
- Cut the green ingredients as finely as possible, but so that the drink can be easily strained later.
- Place everything in a fairly deep container or three-liter bottles.
- Pour moonshine over everything.
- Add sugar and leave in a dark place for 2 months.
- Strain the finished drink and it is ready to drink.
The strength of this version of the tincture reaches 42%, it has a dark green color. You shouldn’t drink it like regular vodka; it contains many components that can cause allergies and poison the body if you drink too much.
How to take the tincture
When starting to treat any disease with tinctures of nut components, you should take into account the doses for each of them. To find out the measure that is set specifically for each organism, you should consult your doctor and identify possible restrictions on intake that may be associated with various diseases.
Application of walnut peel tincture
It is recommended to take a tincture of green peel, prepared as described above, in a dosage of one tablespoon 3 times a day after meals. The drug is indicated for the following conditions:
- diarrhea as a tonic;
- influenza and sore throat - as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory;
- cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure (alcohol dilates blood vessels only in large doses, in small doses, on the contrary, it narrows and dissolves fatty waste in the vessels).
Ascorbic acid contained in nuts, necessary for strengthening the immune system and the walls of blood vessels, decreases as the fruit ripens. But in green peel, on the contrary, it increases to 400-800 mg per 100 g of product.
An alcohol solution can be rubbed onto stretched muscles to relieve inflammation and pain. Alcohol has a warming property when rubbed into the skin.
Application of walnut shell infusion
Walnut shell tincture is used not only internally, but also topically. If you prepare the medicine in kerosene, you can rub it on the skin for dermatological diseases. For varicose veins, you should make foot baths with the addition of 50 g of the product to half a bowl of water.
The substances contained in the shell are similar in composition to activated carbon, therefore, the mixture is suitable for cleansing the body in case of poisoning. The remedy is especially useful in the treatment of inflammatory processes in gynecology, namely erosion and inflammation of the cervix. Only in this case should the shells be infused in water, boiling it for 10 minutes. The cooled decoction must be diluted 1:10 and douched for inflammation, as well as lubricate irritations by moistening a cotton swab in the solution.
Precautionary measures
Medicines made from tinctures of the peel and shell are a fairly concentrated product that extracts the beneficial substances of this fruit. Before taking it, you need to be aware of some of the side effects that the product may have. In addition to the fact that this drink contains a high percentage of alcohol and is generally contraindicated for people prone to alcoholism, so as not to cause addiction, it can also cause allergies. The nut is considered an allergen and any of its components can provoke a negative reaction in the body. If a person has previously noticed intolerance to nuts, then the product should be taken very carefully, after consulting with a doctor.
Contraindications
Like any alcoholic drink, tinctures are contraindicated for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. People who are allergic to nuts and iodine should avoid nut products.People with hypertension should take the formulation with caution due to the sodium it contains. The same applies to those suffering from kidney disease; abnormal functioning of the organ does not remove sodium well, which leads to increased blood pressure.
The essential oils contained in the nut can provoke an exacerbation of peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum. For the same reason, they should not be taken by people with low acidity.
Terms and conditions of storage
Vodka and moonshine tincture can be stored for 3-5 years, depending on storage conditions. Initially, the finished tincture should be poured into darkened bottles to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. If there are none, then the container can be sealed with dark tape or kept wrapped in a dark cloth.
The product should not be frozen. If you store it on the balcony, you need to monitor weather changes and prevent frost. But it is best to store in a closet or pantry at room temperature. You should check the tincture from time to time to make sure it has not turned into vinegar.
Conclusion
Tincture on walnut shells is an alcoholic drink, albeit a medicinal one. It should be used carefully and not overused. Elderly people whose bodies do not cope well with processing substances should take this product especially carefully.
