Walnut

Walnuts promote physical strength and promote intelligence. It increases potency and promote digestive function.

Therapeutic uses of Walnuts:

In case of weakness of the brain, take 25-50 gm of walnut seed regularly. It helps in stabilizing the brain.

In case of facial palsy, massage with walnut oil and then take a steam of Vata-reducing herbs.

Using walnuts for teeth:

• Chewing the bark of walnuts cleanses the teeth.
• Use ash of peel of walnuts as tooth powder will make teeth stronger.

In case of cough:

• Chew roasted walnut seeds.
• Burn a walnut shell and take 1 gm of this ash with 5 gm of honey.

In the case of intestinal worms or parasites: Drink 60-80 gm of decoction made of walnut bark or walnut leaves.

To help pass the stool easily, take 20-40 gm of walnut oil in 250 gm milk in the morning.

In case of arthritis, walnut seeds must be eaten regularly. 

In case of stiffness in the body caused by flu, massage with walnut oil.

In the case of goitre:

• Drink 40-60 gm decoction of walnut leaves. Use this same decoction to wash the knots as well.
• Apply a fine paste of walnut bark prepared with water on swelling caused by goitre, apply a bandage over it, and give it heat. Do this for 10-15 days.
• You can also heat the paste made of walnut bark with water and apply on wound.

In case of wounds:

• Take 10 gm of walnut seed powder mixed in candle wax or sweet oil. Apply it over the affected area.
• Wash the wounds with a decoction made of walnut bark.

Curing eczema with walnuts: Chew 5-10 gm of walnut seeds early in the morning before brushing your teeth and apply this chewed paste over the affected area for a few days.

Use of walnut for men:

Taking 10 gm walnut seeds with 10 gm of munakka every morning is especially good for weakness in ageing men.

Use of walnut for women:

In case of an irregular menstrual cycle, take 40-60 gm of decoction made with walnut fruit peel with 2 tsp of honey 3-4 times a day.

References:

Primary source: Acharya Balkrishna - Secrets of Indian Herbs - Chapter 11