The walnut tree is a medicinal tree with a thousand virtues. While its nuts are prized for their nutritional richness, its leaves are just as beneficial to health. Long used in herbal medicine, they are renowned for their benefits to digestion, skin, circulation, and above all… their natural worm-repellent properties .
Health benefits of walnut leaves
Walnut leaves possess numerous medicinal properties:
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Astringent and antiseptic : they cleanse and purify the body.
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Hypoglycemic : they help to regulate sugar metabolism.
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Tonic and digestive : they stimulate the liver, promote digestion and restore energy.
Thanks to their purifying and regenerating actions, walnut leaf infusions are useful for both the digestive system and skin problems.
Infusion and decoction of walnut leaves: a natural vermifuge
Walnut leaf tea is an excellent remedy for intestinal parasites. Whether used as an infusion or a decoction , fresh or dried, the leaves help to:
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cleanse the digestive system
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to eliminate parasites and intestinal worms ,
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to support the liver in its detoxifying role.
Recipe for macerated walnut leaves
For even greater effectiveness, you can prepare a vinegar infusion of walnut leaves :
How to prepare a deworming vinegar macerate?
- Fill a jar at least halfway with fresh walnut leaves, cut or torn.
- Cover with good quality organic cider vinegar.
- Seal tightly and let it macerate for 2 weeks in a cupboard, shaking the jar every day.
- Filter and store your worming vinegar .
Dosage of walnut leaf vinegar
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Dilute 1 to 2 tablespoons in half a glass of water.
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To be taken every morning, for a maximum of 14 consecutive days .
Precautions for use : not recommended during pregnancy, breastfeeding, in children under 12 years of age, in case of kidney or liver disease, ulcers, gastritis or allergies.
Walnut leaves and digestive well-being
Whether as an herbal tea , a decoction , or a vinegar infusion, walnut leaves are a powerful natural ally for digestion and detoxification . Their vermifuge properties help to deeply purify and enhance overall well-being.
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