Noceda
nogal juglans regia
Noceda
nogal juglans regia
Other Names:
Noceda
,
Noguera
.
Since the eighteenth century, research in the field of chemistry and
nutrition
, have highlighted the remarkable healing properties of leaves and fruits of
walnut
. Today we know that nuts have
a
high nutritional value, with
a
protein
content similar to that of beef, which
was
exceeded in terms of the quality of their fat, and in terms of their
vitamin
and mineral wealth. We must remember that the
nut
is the fruit endocarp or bone, and its interior is the edible seed. The pericarp or husk from the nuts green, known as nogalina, is the fruit's exterior, fleshy and green, which, although not edible, is, along with the leaves, the most widely used in
herbal
medicine for its medicinal properties.
Habitat:
originating in
Central
Asia, is widespread throughout
central
and southern Europe, as well as the North
American
continent. He prefers the warm valleys and sandy land.
Description:
tree up to 30 meters in height, the
family
of Juglandáceas. Its bark is light gray, and the leaves have
a
long petiole. It
has
two types of flowers, male and
female
. The fruit is
a
drupe.
Used parts:
the leaves and fruit.
Properties and indications:
The leaves and nogalina (green hulls of the fruit) contain abundant tannins kind of Gallic and catechists (9% - 11%) which give it its strongly astringent property, as well as derivatives quinones, the most important which is to juglona,
bitter
substance that, along with
vitamin
G and
organic
acids, explains its antiseptic properties, healing, toning, worming and hypoglycemic. These are its main applications:
Digestive
Disorders
: his intense astringent action makes the leaves of
walnut
and nogalina (green husk) are useful in all cases of
diarrhea
,
gastroenteritis
,
colitis
,
intestinal
decomposition and
flatulence
. His tonic on the organs of digestion, is manifested by an increase in appetite,
a
more rapid passage of food through the
stomach
, and increased secretion of bile and
pancreatic
juice. The dyspeptic, inapetentes and convalescent, they will improve with use.
Gynecological
disorders
: the leucorrhea (white stream) or cervicitis colpitis (inflammation of the neck of the womb) and ulcers of the neck of the matrix, are the most important application of
walnut
. Its anti - inflammatory and antiseptic action is very effective when administered in the form of
vaginal
irrigation.
But
attention
! Before applying any treatment at any of these women's ailments, requires exploration and evaluation of the case by
a
gynecologist, to rule out potentially malignant or cancerous
origin
. Irrigations
vaginal
never should not apply during
pregnancy
. To get
a
more intense, it is recommended to take the infusion, in addition to local applications.
Urethritis
(inflammation of the urethra or through the urine) and
cystitis
:
a
decoction of leaves and / or nogalina (green husks) through
a
urinary
catheter, which relieves itching and irritation that feel when urinating, And
urinary
desinflamar mucous membranes.
Disorders
of the skin and mucous membranes:
a
decoction of leaves of
walnut
or nogalina (green husk) on the skin, it is very beneficial, provided that action is required astringent, healing and anti - inflammatory: eczema, impetigo (
yellow
crusts) Folliculitis, ringworm, sores and ulcers that do not heal. The frostbites, the
angina
, the
pharyngitis
,
conjunctivitis
and
hemorrhoids
are other of the many ailments that substantially improve your application.
Intestinal
parasites: the action - worming is more intense in the hulls of green fruits (nogalina) than in the leaves.
Diabetes
: the leaves and peel the fruits have shown
a
mild hypoglycaemic effect (decrease the level of blood sugar) While alone are insufficient for the treatment of
diabetes
, may be useful complement to other dietary measures, since they reduce the dose of antidiabetic drugs. The seeds of fruits, ie, nuts contain 15% of high biological value
protein
, 60 '% fat comprising linoleic and linolenic acid, and significant amounts of
calcium
,
phosphorus
and vitamins
A
,
B1
,
B2
and
B6
. Well chewed, are
a
very nutritious food, suitable for athletes, students and young age of growth. Agree to those suffering from exhaustion, fatigue or
nervous
system
disorders
. As
has
been seen, the consumption of nuts reduces the level of blood
cholesterol
.
Usage:
infusion with 10 or 20 grams of leaves and / or nogalina (green husks) per
liter
of water, 3 to 4 cups per day, this infusion should not interfere with other plants or pharmaceutical preparations containing
iron
salts, gelatin, mucilages or alkaloids, which can neutralize its properties, it is best to take it alone, or sweetened with honey if desired. Decoction with 20 grams of nogalina (green husks) per
liter
of water, such as worming are swallowed
a
couple of cups
a
day.
For external use, decoction with 100 grams of leaves and / or nogalina (green husks) in
a
liter
of water, making it boil for 15 minutes; applies
vaginal
irrigations in urethral washed in washes to eyes (
conjunctivitis
) in bathrooms Seat (haemorrhoids) or in washing towels on the skin, or in gargarismos (
pharyngitis
) recommended 2 or 3 applications
each
day.
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