Beneficial properties of walnuts against prostatitis and adenoma

Walnut is used for prostatitis due to the high content in various parts of the plant of a large number of useful substances, vitamins and macroelements. The prepared recipes can have a wide range of effects, but the most important ones for this pathology are anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antitumor and positive effects on erectile function. Walnut recipes are easy to prepare, but you can make it even easier by adding fresh fruits to your diet.

Properties of walnut

Their composition is rich in useful substances, vitamins and macroelements, which improves the functioning of the immune system, improves blood microflow, increases libido and erectile function. In addition, it has a slight sedative effect, relieves anxiety, irritability and improves sleep. It contains many fats, but despite this, it reduces cholesterol in the male body, which is one of the preventive measures against diseases of the prostate and the male genitourinary system. This conclusion was reached by the results of a study conducted by scientists at the California Research University. They suggested consuming walnut oil for 4 weeks, after which the subjects' cholesterol levels dropped by 12% over the next 3 months.

The benefits of this plant for men are manifested due to the presence of the following vitamins and microelements in the fruits:

• carotene;
• vitamins B1 (thiamine) and B2 (riboflavin), PP, C, E;
• pantothenic acid;
• tannins;
• quinones;
• zinc and selenium (necessary for the functioning of the prostate immune system);
• iodine;
• copper;
• calcium;
• magnesium;
• iron;
• phosphorus;
• cobalt.

Products based on various parts of the plant can have bactericidal, tonic, anti-sclerotic, astringent, antidiarrheal (fruits) and laxative (root bark), hypoglycemic, hemostatic and wound-healing, anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Thanks to its beneficial substances and properties, it is one of the most necessary products in the diet for men's health.

Contraindications and possible harm

The product has a high calorie content (664 kcal), so overweight people should consume it in limited quantities. In addition, blood clotting increases, which is a contraindication for use by patients with varicose veins. The following negative effects are also possible:

1. Abdominal pain, constipation.
2. Exacerbation of pancreatitis.
3. Neurodermatitis.
4. Allergic reaction.

In addition, peeled fruits quickly lose most of their beneficial substances, so storing them for a long time is not recommended.

Recipes with walnuts

Treatment of prostatitis with walnuts at home usually follows one of the following recipes:

1. Mixed with pumpkin seeds and honey.
2. In the form of decoctions of partitions.
3. As an infusion on the leaves.
4. In the form of gruel with the addition of fruit.

Here are the most popular and effective methods of consumption, but other recipes are also possible, or simply including fresh fruits in your diet.

Recipe for walnuts with honey

The most popular and effective recipe against prostatitis is using honey. It has a powerful effect due to the fact that it is a natural preservative and prevents the oxidation of beneficial substances in nut fruits, and also contributes to the overall strengthening of the immune system in particular and the body as a whole.

To prepare this recipe for prostatitis, take honey, walnuts and pumpkin seeds (they contain zinc and selenium, necessary for the normal functioning of the male reproductive system) in the following quantities:

1. 200 g honey.
2. 100 g of walnuts.
3. 100 g pumpkin seeds.

Grind the nuts and seeds in a blender or coffee grinder, mix the resulting mixture with honey and refrigerate. Take 1-2 tbsp. l. before eating in this form or dissolve in warm water.

Decoction of walnut partitions

Treatment of prostatitis with walnut partitions is carried out according to the following recipe:

• take 3 tbsp. l. crushed partitions;
• pour 300 ml of hot water (not boiling water);
• place on low heat for 15-20 minutes;
• let the broth cool;
• filter it from the partitions through gauze;
• take 50 ml before meals twice a day;
• continue taking it for 2 weeks, then take a break for 2 weeks, then you can resume the course.

Walnut septums also help against prostate adenoma, providing an antitumor effect. The cooking recipe is no different.

Infusion of walnut leaves

To prepare the infusion you need:

1. Take 100 g of leaves and dry them.
2. Pour 1 liter of boiling water.
3. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes without boiling.
4. Leave for 4 hours.
5. Filter the resulting mixture.
6. Dilute with clean water to make 1 liter of finished liquid.
7. Take 3 tbsp. l. in a day.

Mixed walnuts with fruits

They are often consumed with fruit; prunes, figs and dried apricots are most often used. To do this, take approximately equal parts of nuts and several types of fruits and grind them to a pulp in a blender or coffee grinder. The resulting mixture is eaten 1-2 tbsp. l. at night, this has a beneficial effect on potency and quality of sleep. But it is not advisable to store the pulp for more than a couple of days, so it is better to make fresh portions daily.