The role and efficacy of walnut kernel skin

When people eat walnuts, they will find that after removing the hard outer shell of the walnut, there is a thin layer of light yellow or light brown skin on the surface of the walnut kernel. After removing this skin, the white walnut kernel is revealed. Some people like to remove the walnut kernel skin and only eat the flesh inside, but they don’t know that the walnut kernel skin also has a high utilization value and is also a kind of health care product with outstanding health benefits.

1. Resolving phlegm and relieving asthma

The nutritional value and medicinal effects of walnut kernel skin are even better than those of walnut kernel. After people eat it, it can eliminate inflammation in the trachea and accelerate the discharge of phlegm. If people eat the skin together with walnut kernels, it can also prevent various diseases such as phlegm, cough, and asthma.

2. Prevent constipation

Although the walnut kernel skin is very thin, it has a unique aroma and contains natural oil. Eating it together with the walnut kernel can lubricate the intestines, speed up intestinal peristalsis, promote the formation and excretion of stool in the human body, and has a good preventive and alleviating effect on human digestive dysfunction and constipation.

3. Protect cardiovascular system

Although the walnut kernel skin is very thin, it contains some natural flavonoids and some glycosides. Eating them together with walnut kernels can protect human cardiovascular system, prevent blood vessel aging, and improve blood vessel permeability. It has a good preventive and alleviating effect on arteriosclerosis, stroke and coronary heart disease which are common among middle-aged and elderly people.

4. Improve kidney function

Although walnut kernel skin is inconspicuous, it is a traditional Chinese medicine with excellent efficacy. It can enter the kidney meridian, improve kidney function and prevent nephritis. People usually eat it in moderation to nourish the kidney and strengthen yang, and it can also prevent urination problems. In addition to these effects, walnut kernel skin also has a certain sedative and tranquilizing effect. It can directly act on human nerves, improve human sleep quality and prevent insomnia.