{"id":10024,"date":"2026-09-21T11:51:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/walnuss-juglans-regia\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T11:51:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:51:17","slug":"walnuss-juglans-regia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/walnuss-juglans-regia\/","title":{"rendered":"Walnut (Juglans regia)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Walnut (Juglans regia)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Juglans regia<small>Walnut family (Juglandaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Seeds, leaves, green peels<small>Leaves as a medicinal drug<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Nutty, slightly bitter<small>The skin is rich in tannins<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Central Asia to Persia<small>spread by the Romans<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Omega-3 fatty acid ALA<small>the only nut with significant Omega-3<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">EU statement<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">30 g daily<small>improve the elasticity of blood vessels<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The walnut is the nut with the highest plant-based omega-3 content. A handful a day \u2013 around 30 g \u2013 improves the elasticity of blood vessels, according to EU-recognized claims, and lowers cholesterol in studies. Its leaves are a recognized medicinal herb for excessive sweating and minor skin inflammations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The Italian nut<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lebensmittel-walnuss.jpg\" alt=\"Walnusskerne in einer Holzschale mit ganzen Waln\u00fcssen\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">\u201eWalnuss\u201c means \u201ewelsche Nuss\u201c \u2013 the nut from the Romance-speaking south, which the Romans brought across the Alps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The walnut tree originates from an area between the Balkans, Persia, and the Himalayas; the largest wild populations still grow in the mountain forests of Kyrgyzstan. Persians and Greeks cultivated it, and the Romans called the nut &quot;Nut.&quot; <em>Juglans<\/em>, They brought the acorn of Jupiter to Central Europe. Charlemagne had walnut trees planted on his estates.<\/p>\n<p>Today, China and the USA are the largest producers, while in Europe, France (Grenoble, P\u00e9rigord) is the main producer. An old walnut tree can live for over a hundred years and, in addition to the nuts, provides valuable wood. Its leaves contain juglone, a substance that inhibits the growth of other plants beneath it.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What the walnut does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Walnuts contain primarily polyunsaturated fatty acids, including around 9 g. <strong>Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)<\/strong> Per 100g - the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. Also contains protein, fiber, vitamin E (primarily as gamma-tocopherol), magnesium, copper, manganese, and many polyphenols, especially in the thin skin.<\/p>\n<p>A meta-analysis of 26 controlled studies found that walnuts lower total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides without increasing body weight. In the large Spanish PREDIMED study, the group consuming 30 g of nuts daily \u2013 half of which were walnuts \u2013 had fewer heart attacks and strokes. The EU has approved the claim that 30 g of walnuts daily contributes to improved elasticity of blood vessels.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Walnut leaves<\/strong> They are a medicinal drug in their own right: Commission E has recognized them for external use in cases of mild, superficial skin inflammation and excessive sweating - the tannins have an astringent effect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>30 g<\/b><span>Walnuts a day - the EU-approved amount<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 9 g<\/b><span>Omega-3 (ALA) per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>26<\/b><span>controlled studies in cholesterol meta-analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approximately 650 kcal<\/b><span>per 100g - a handful is enough<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s inside the walnut<\/h2>\n<p>Walnut kernels consist of approximately 65 percent fat, predominantly <strong>Linoleic acid<\/strong> and <strong>Alpha-linolenic acid<\/strong>, They contain approximately 15 percent protein and 7 percent fiber. They also contain vitamin E, B vitamins, magnesium, copper, manganese, small amounts of melatonin, and polyphenols such as ellagitannins (pedunculagin), which are converted into uroliths in the intestine.<\/p>\n<p>The leaves and green fruit peels contain <strong>tannins<\/strong>, Walnuts contain flavonoids and juglone, which gives skin a brown tint \u2013 formerly used as a hair dye. Because the unsaturated fats easily become rancid, walnuts should be stored in a cool, dark, and airtight container.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes the walnut stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Walnuts have a pleasant crunch and a slight bitterness - they go well with sweets, cheese and leafy salads.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Health<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>a handful daily<\/i><\/div>\n<p>30g a day, ideally instead of other snacks - that&#039;s how the benefit was measured.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">The taste<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>briefly roasted<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Roasting them in a dry pan makes them more aromatic and less bitter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Cheese<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Blue mold &amp; pear<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pear, Gorgonzola, walnut - the classic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">lettuce<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Chicory &amp; Apple<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Waldorf salad or chicory salad with walnut oil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Oats &amp; Berries<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The muesli contains Omega-3, fiber and polyphenols.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Pesto<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>parsley or basil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Walnuts instead of pine nuts - cheaper and with more Omega-3.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Store in a warm place<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Walnuts quickly become rancid - store them in a cool, dark, airtight place, ideally in the refrigerator or frozen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Rancid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>bitter, rancid nuts<\/i> eat<\/div>\n<p>Rancid nuts taste soapy and bitter and are no longer healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Mold<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>moldy nuts<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Mold on nuts can produce aflatoxins - do not eat them, or any of the others in the bag if there are many.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>Nut allergy<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Walnuts are a common and potentially severe allergen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Crowd<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unlimited<\/i><\/div>\n<p>650 kcal per 100 g - a handful, not a bag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Medications<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not directly with <i>thyroid hormones<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Dietary fiber can reduce the absorption of L-thyroxine - keep your distance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Walnut pesto<\/span><span class=\"w\">With parsley, Parmesan cheese and olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Muhammad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Syrian paste made from roasted peppers and walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Waldorf salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Celery, apple, walnut.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Walnut bread<\/span><span class=\"w\">With rye and walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pear and Gorgonzola salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With caramelized walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fesenjan<\/span><span class=\"w\">Persian stew with walnut and pomegranate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Walnut porridge<\/span><span class=\"w\">With cinnamon and apple.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">nut cake<\/span><span class=\"w\">With ground walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pasta with walnut sauce<\/span><span class=\"w\">Ligurian Salsa di noci.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Green walnuts<\/span><span class=\"w\">Pickled in June as Nocino liqueur.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Walnuts in their shells keep the longest. Store cracked kernels in a screw-top jar in the refrigerator or freeze them \u2013 this way they will stay fresh for months.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Walnut leaf foot bath<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Walnut leaf decoction for sweaty feet<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Boil 5 tablespoons of dried walnut leaves (from the pharmacy) in one liter of water.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer gently for 15 minutes, then strain.<\/li>\n<li>Dilute the decoction with warm water to make a foot bath.<\/li>\n<li>Soak feet for 10 to 15 minutes, then dry thoroughly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>Excessive sweating of the hands and feet and mild, superficial skin inflammations, as described by Commission E for external use. The tannins have an astringent effect on the skin and a mild antibacterial effect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>Two to three times a week. For external use only. The decoction may slightly stain skin and nails brownish. Do not apply to open wounds or large areas of eczema.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>The walnut (<strong>Akshota<\/strong>In Ayurveda, it is considered sweet, heavy, oily, and warming. It strengthens and nourishes nerves and tissues and calms Vata; for Pitta and Kapha, it should only be used in small amounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the walnut kernel (<strong>Hu Tao Ren<\/strong>) a classic tonic: sweet and warm, it is said to strengthen the kidneys and lungs, fortify the yang and moisten the intestines - for back weakness, chronic cough and constipation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Walnuts are a common, potentially severe allergen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mold:<\/strong> Discard any moldy or bitter-rancid nuts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toddlers:<\/strong> Whole nuts are a choking hazard - only ground nuts are safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thyroid hormones:<\/strong> Take it at a distance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leaves:<\/strong> For external use only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/mandel-prunus-dulcis\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">almond<\/span><span class=\"d\">The vitamin E nut.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/apfel-malus-domestica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Apple<\/span><span class=\"d\">For Waldorf salad and porridge.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/granatapfel-punica-granatum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">pomegranate<\/span><span class=\"d\">For Fesenjan.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/leinoel\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Linseed oil<\/span><span class=\"d\">Even more plant-based Omega-3.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/omega-3-aus-algenoel\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Omega-3 from algae oil<\/span><span class=\"d\">The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/magnesiumcitrat\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Magnesium citrate<\/span><span class=\"d\">Magnesium for everyday use.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Guasch-Ferr\u00e9 M et al. <em>Effects of walnut consumption on blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review of controlled trials.<\/em> American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2018; 108(1): 174\u2013187.<\/li>\n<li>Estruch R et al. <em>Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts.<\/em> New England Journal of Medicine 2018; 378(25): e34.<\/li>\n<li>EFSA NDA Panel. <em>Scientific opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to walnuts and maintenance of normal endothelium-dependent vasodilation.<\/em> EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4): 2074.<\/li>\n<li>Commission E: Monograph <em>Juglandis folium (walnut leaves)<\/em>, Federal Gazette.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Nuts, walnuts, English<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walnuss (Juglans regia) Botanischer Name Juglans regiaWalnussgew\u00e4chse (Juglandaceae) Verwendet wird Kerne, Bl\u00e4tter, gr\u00fcne SchalenBl\u00e4tter als Arzneidroge Geschmack Nussig, leicht bitterdie Haut ist gerbstoffreich Herkunft Zentralasien bis Persienvon den R\u00f6mern verbreitet Bekannt f\u00fcr Omega-3-Fetts\u00e4ure ALAdie einzige Nuss mit nennenswert Omega-3 EU-Aussage 30 g t\u00e4glichverbessern die Elastizit\u00e4t der Blutgef\u00e4\u00dfe Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10014,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10024","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10024"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10024\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}