Akhrot, Walnut
The scientific name of Akhrot as ‘Juglans’. It belongs to the walnut family. It is found mostly in Sikkim, Nepal, and the Himalayas. Walnuts have been used extensively by the Romans, Greeks, and French in ancient times.
The whole part is called ‘Akhrot’ and after the shell removed it is called ‘walnut’. Walnuts boost the immune system and are highly beneficial to the internal organs including the brain.
The bark, leaf, and fruit of the walnut tree are highly medicinal. It contains high levels of active chemicals. Walnuts are delicious and high in nutrients. Researchers have found that walnuts have anti-depressant properties.
Researchers have found that walnuts are the number one source of unsaturated fat in the body.
Nutrients contained in walnuts
Walnuts are high in protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, carbohydrates and vitamin E. These walnut contain all the nutrients needed for the brain development of children.
Walnuts are high in antioxidants. In particular, Polyphenol is very high in walnuts. These can easily dissolve body fat and boost the body's immune system.
100 grams of walnuts contain 0g of cholesterol, 2mg of sodium, 441mg of potassium, 15g of protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, vitamin B12, and calcium. Walnuts are high in fatty acids. Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. It is also rich in copper, tryptophan, and manganese. This helps to reduce and eliminate bad fats in the body.
Medicinal uses of walnut
Increasing brain function
Clinical studies show that some of the vitamins and proteins in walnuts are absorbed into the bloodstream and travel to the brain, where the brain cells are rejuvenated and work well.
Increases masculinity
A recent study in the United States found that eating walnuts daily increased manhood in men. This is because walnuts are high in omega 3 fatty acids. That alone increases men's arousal and sperm count.
Improves heart health
If you eat 28 to 85 grams of walnut daily, the bad cholesterol will be reduced in six months and all heart-related problems will be cured.
Dissolving gallstones
In our body, the liver and gallbladder produce the energy the body needs. Some people develop stones in the gallbladder. Walnuts work best by dissolving those stones when eating nuts regularly.
Preventing breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases in adolescents today. Women who eat walnuts regularly are more likely to avoid breast cancer.
Hair health will be protected
Walnuts are high in keratin proteins, which are essential for hair growth, and prevent hair loss. Men who regularly eat these nuts are less likely to develop baldness on the head.
Increasing the immune system
The natural chemicals in walnuts boost the body's immune system and protect the body from many infections. Destroys viruses in the body.
Wrinkles do not occur
The skin on the outer part of our body is healthy with a little moisture. For those who regularly eat walnuts, skin moisture is protected from drying out. Prevents skin wrinkles. This prevents the appearance of aging that appears at a young age.
Epilepsy is cured
Epilepsy is caused by nerve problems that occur at birth in some people. There are very few drugs that can completely cure this disease. Studies show that eating walnuts can help people with epilepsy.
