The efficacy and function of walnut skin in traditional Chinese medicine The medicinal value of walnut skin

Walnut is a nut food that we often eat. People often remove its skin when eating it, but they don’t know that this discarded walnut skin is an excellent Chinese medicinal material. So what are the effects and functions of Chinese medicinal walnut skin? Today, the editor will take you to learn about it.

The efficacy and function of Chinese medicine walnut peel

1. The efficacy of Chinese medicine walnut peel

The Chinese medicinal walnut skin is the outer peel of the walnut plant Hickory, which is collected after the fruit is ripe. After being used as medicine, the walnut skin tastes bitter and has a cold nature. It can clear away heat and detoxify, kill insects and relieve itching. It can be used to treat various skin diseases such as human skin ringworm and itchy feet. It is mainly used externally during treatment. The walnut skin can be boiled in water and then washed on the affected area.

2. Chinese medicine walnut peel can soften blood vessels

The Chinese medicinal walnut skin contains some flavonoids and phenols, which are natural antioxidants. They can clear cholesterol in the body and increase blood vessel elasticity. Regular consumption can prevent the occurrence of various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In addition, the Chinese medicinal walnut skin can also promote blood circulation and activate collaterals, and has a certain therapeutic effect on human joint pain.

3. Chinese medicine walnut peel can reduce inflammation and kill bacteria

Anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects are also one of the important effects of walnut peel in traditional Chinese medicine. It can eliminate a variety of pathogens in the human gastrointestinal tract, and can effectively reduce the occurrence of various adverse symptoms such as gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In addition, walnut peel can reduce swelling and relieve pain, clear away heat and promote diuresis, and can also treat a variety of ringworms, especially psoriasis and tinea capitis, which are highly prevalent in humans. The treatment effect is obvious.