Nut - not just tasty, useful and loved by many fruits, but also leaves, actively used in folk medicine. The leaves contain a huge amount of useful substances that can be used to treat various diseases.
Useful properties of walnut leaves
The composition of nut leaves includes a huge amount of vitamins (B1, C, P and many others), essential oils and nutrients that have beneficial effects on the body. This made the product so popular in folk medicine.
The list of useful properties of nut leaves is quite large. Below we give only the main ones:
- The leaves of the nut have a powerful antimicrobial effect. Depending on the method of preparation, it is possible to apply the leaves externally or to use internally.
- Regular application of walnut leaves allows to strengthen immunity .
- Nutty tinctures help to heal even the deepest wounds. Very often they are used to treat various dermatological diseases.
- Walnut leaves improve metabolism and increase blood coagulability.
Many experts recommend the use of funds based on walnut leaves to maintain a depleted body and return it vitality. In addition, it is known that walnut leaves are effective for the prevention of atherosclerosis.
The main medicinal products based on walnut leaves
Depending on the problem, different types of funds can be used. Nut leaves are effective both in the form of tinctures and extracts, and in the form of broths, compresses, teas.
Nutty leaf tea will help reduce pain during menstruation in women. It is not difficult to prepare a drink:
- Spoon a tablespoon of dried leaves with a glass of boiled water.
- Let it brew for 10 minutes.
You need to drink this tea three times a day. Drink is also recommended for diabetics.
Another option for the application of walnut leaves is a decoction. For its preparation:
- Ten grams of leaves should be poured with water (half a liter will be enough).
- Boil and allow to mix.
This remedy will relieve stomatitis and periodontal disease. The mouth cavity should be rinsed several times a day.
Deciduous decoction can be used externally. As a compress, it will help to cure various skin diseases:
- scrofula;
- depriving;
- eczema.
Nuts leaves in folk medicine can also be used as a remedy for hair loss . It is enough to rinse your head with decoction after each wash.