When is the walnut ripe?

Walnut is a very common nut in daily life. Walnut not only has a mellow taste, but also has rich nutritional value and is rich in various minerals. It can also be used as medicine to treat some physical diseases. It is very good for the body and has the benefit of nourishing the brain. The planting of walnuts is also very simple. Generally, the ripening season of walnuts is during the Beginning of Autumn. The ripening time will differ by a few days depending on the climate of each region.

When do walnuts mature ?

Walnuts usually mature in the "End of Heat" season (mid-August to early September in the Gregorian calendar).

Medicinal value :

1. Sweet, neutral, warm, non-toxic, slightly bitter and astringent.

2. Walnuts are sweet and warm in nature, and enter the kidney, lung, and large intestine meridians. It can nourish the kidneys, consolidate the essence and strengthen the waist, warm the lungs and relieve asthma, and moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.

3. It is mainly used to treat asthma, cough and low back pain due to kidney deficiency; (the woody layer in the core) tastes bitter and is warm in nature; it nourishes the kidney and astringes the semen.

4. Blood-breaking and blood-stasis-removing: used for blood stasis, amenorrhea, abdominal pain due to blood stasis, madness due to blood retention, bruises and blood stasis, etc.

5. Moisturizing and lubricating the intestines: used for constipation caused by dry intestines. This product is bitter and dissipates blood stasis, enters the liver meridian and blood, has strong blood circulation, regulating menstruation, removing blood stasis and promoting new blood, and is suitable for those with severe blood stasis. In addition, it has the function of moistening the intestines and relieving cough.

Benefits of eating walnuts

1. Nutrients rich in walnuts: Walnuts are rich in protein, fat, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, dietary fiber, carotene, vitamin E, potassium, manganese, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, selenium and other mineral elements, squalene, and fatty acids.

1. Can promote blood circulation: The potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other mineral elements contained in walnuts can increase the nutrients in the blood, expand the size of blood vessels, enhance blood circulation vitality, and effectively prevent arteriosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, etc.

2. Improve the digestive system: Walnuts contain a large amount of fatty acids, cellulose, multiple vitamins, carotene, antioxidants, and do not contain cholesterol. They can be easily absorbed by the human body, improving and enhancing the function of the digestive system.

3. Protect the skin: Contains squalene, fatty acids and vitamin E, which are quickly absorbed. Vitamin E has antioxidant effects and can effectively protect the skin.

4. Improve the endocrine system: Because it contains dietary fiber and vitamins, it can moisturize the intestines and promote metabolism, thereby improving the endocrine system.

5. Promote bone growth: It contains a large amount of calcium, phosphorus and iron, which are absorbed by the human body, can strengthen blood and promote bone growth.

6. Anti-cancer effect: Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, it can reduce the risk of cancer.

7. Anti-radiation effect: Contains polyphenols and lipopolysaccharide, both of which have anti-radiation effects.

8. Anti-aging: Carotene and chlorophyll can promote metabolism, promote cell regeneration, accelerate wound healing, reduce wrinkles and anti-aging.

9. Prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: Contains potassium, vitamin C, phosphorus, iron and other elements, which can enhance blood vitality and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

10. Eating 4 walnuts a day can treat gallstones