The black nut is very rich in useful properties. Folk and traditional medicine uses the leaves of the tree, the skin of the black nut and the fruits themselves. From the plant, oils and tinctures are made, which can be used for different purposes. Therefore, it is important to know not only about the properties, but also to observe the indications for the use of black walnut.
Black Nut Tincture
The tincture of black walnut is a popular pain killer, and also has many useful properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- astringent;
- cleanses the blood (from toxins, parasites and larvae);
- tonic effect.
At home, tincture is used as an emetic or as a patch for abscesses.
Also tincture of young black walnut fruit is used in the treatment and prevention of the following diseases:
- dermatomycosis;
- scabies;
- eczema;
- psoriasis.
Black walnut oil
The black nut, the use of which is not limited to taking medications on its basis, is also widely and effectively used for full-fledged care of the skin and hair. Black nut oil is actively used in cosmetology. It has a beneficial effect on the skin and strengthens the hair, so it often enters into all kinds of masks. Women with dry or problem skin should choose cosmetics on the nut oil, as it is able to soften the skin, give velvety, nourish it with vitamins and has an anti-inflammatory effect, removing irritation and redness.
The advantages of black walnut can still be attributed to its availability, which means that an effective mask from this plant can be easily made at home. So, the means for dry skin is done on the basis of the following products:
- 10 ml of walnut oil;
- 3 drops of essential oil of lemon;
- cosmetic clay.
As a result, you should get a gruel, which should be kept on the face for about 20 minutes.
Universal mask for any skin type based on black walnut oil has anti-inflammatory properties. For preparation it is necessary:
- Make a pre-infusion of chamomile flowers and pour in it 10 ml of peanut butter and 0.5 teaspoon of colorless henna .
- Mix the resulting mass until uniform.
- Then put on face and hold for 10 minutes.
Decoction of black walnut
Decoction of black walnut leaves is used for:
- atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels;
- diarrhea;
- diabetes mellitus;
- bleeding;
- gout.
Also, the facility clears the mouth and throat from all kinds of infections.
For broth, pour one teaspoon of dry leaves of boiled nuts and leave to stand for an hour.
With such a decoction, you can rinse your hair. This will help stop hair loss and strengthen them.
Regular lotions of decoction will stop the development of diathesis and remove its symptoms.