Do you know the number one food for promoting bowel regularity and anti-aging? Walnut kernel is a food with a sweet taste and warm nature, belonging to the kidney, lung, and large intestine meridians. It is very helpful for nourishing the kidney, warming the lungs, moistening the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. Since the nutritional and medicinal value of walnut kernels is so rich, what are the benefits of eating them in daily life? Let's take a look together.
Brain Health: Walnut kernels contain a high amount of protein and essential unsaturated fatty acids that the human body needs. These components are vital substances for the metabolism of brain tissue cells and can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function.
Treating Insomnia: Regular consumption of walnut kernels can help treat insomnia caused by kidney deficiency. The method of use is to take 5 walnut kernels, 30 grams of sugar, mash them into a paste, put them in a pot with 50 ml of yellow wine, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Take one dose daily, divided into two servings.
Heart Health: Walnuts contain various unsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, which can lower cholesterol levels. Therefore, eating walnuts is beneficial for the heart.
Anti-Aging: The vitamin E contained in walnut kernels can protect cells from oxidative damage by free radicals and is a substance recognized by the medical community for its anti-aging properties. This is why walnuts are known as the "ten-thousand-year son" and "longevity fruit."
Bowel Moistening: Walnuts can be used for constipation caused by dry intestines. This product has a bitter, purgative, and blood-stasis-dispelling effect, entering the liver meridian's blood aspect, with a strong effect on activating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, removing stasis, and generating new blood. It is suitable for those with severe blood stasis. In addition, it also has the functions of moistening the intestines and relieving cough.
Disease Prevention: Walnut kernels can prevent arteriosclerosis and lower cholesterol. In addition, walnuts can also be used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes. For cancer patients, walnuts also have effects such as pain relief, increasing white blood cells, and protecting the liver.
Preventing Fatigue: When you feel tired, chewing some walnut kernels can help relieve fatigue and stress.
Reminder: Eating too many walnuts also has side effects.
The delicious and fatty walnut kernel is not only nutritious but also has special therapeutic effects. However, the amount consumed should also be appropriate, otherwise, things will reverse themselves when they reach an extreme. It is generally considered that eating 5-6 walnuts per day, about 20-30 grams of walnut kernels, is appropriate. Eating too much can cause phlegm, nausea, and in severe cases, severe diarrhea, or even watery stools, leading to dehydration. If you experience diarrhea from eating walnuts, please seek medical attention promptly. Furthermore, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine theory, walnut kernels are warm in nature and contain a large amount of oil, so they should not be consumed in excess, as this can easily generate heat and accumulate phlegm. Those with yellow phlegm, fever, shortness of breath, irritability, nausea and vomiting due to excessive phlegm, or those with yin deficiency and fire flourishing, loose stools, hematemesis, or epistaxis should consume walnuts sparingly or avoid them altogether.