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The Manchurian nut is closely related to the walnut, but is less whimsical to growing conditions and more frost-resistant. In the wild, the nut grows on the Korean Peninsula, the Far East and Manchuria.
Chemical composition
Manchurian and walnuts are similar in composition. In terms of the content of some substances, the Manchu nut is ahead of the walnut.
The information in the table is presented in grams.
Composition Manchurian walnut Walnut
Proteins 28.6 15.2
Fats 61 65.2
Carbohydrates 7.7 11.1
Caloric value 643 692
Fats are represented by linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids. Nuts contain malic and citric acids, tannins and essential oils. Among the vitamins in the Manchurian nut, vitamins A, B1, B2 and E are in the lead. The shell and kernels are rich in magnesium, potassium and iodine.
The medicinal properties of the Manchu nut
Leaves, shells and kernels are useful for humans. All parts of the plant differ in properties and therefore have found application in folk medicine.
For disinfection
Manchurian walnut leaves contain phytoncides and hydrojglon in high concentration. Hydrojglon, when oxidized, turns into juglone – a substance that destroys bacteria and fungi, disinfects, sterilizes and heals wounds. Taking this property into account, tinctures and decoctions are prepared on the basis of fresh or dried leaves. The decoction is used to treat stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease and sore throat. Compresses from tincture help with fungal skin lesions, in the disinfection of open wounds, boils and calluses.
Juglone is harmful to parasites and acts as a natural antibiotic. To “expel” the parasites, you need to take a tincture of young fruits of Manchurian walnut 70% alcohol on an empty stomach and 2 tsp at night, if the weight does not exceed 70 kg. The dosage can be increased to 3 spoons for a weight over 90 kg.
harm of the Manchu nut
With iodine deficiency
Iodine accumulates in the peel of young fruits and the pericarp of the Manchurian nut, therefore, the fruit tincture is used to treat goiter and hypothyroidism. To achieve a visible effect, it is necessary to use a drug based on Manchurian nut tincture for 6-12 months. Twice a day, 15 minutes before meals, you should drink 5 drops of tincture, diluted in 100 ml of water, increasing the dose by 5 drops a day to 1 tsp.
Juglone, in addition to its disinfecting effect, can relieve inflammation. Manchurian nut treats prostatitis, inflammation in the intestines, stomach and mouth. A decoction or tincture is suitable for treatment.
As a pain reliever
The substances that make up the fruit are able to dilate blood vessels, relieve spasms and pain.