February 19, 2019
For all lovers of healing the body, as well as eliminating cosmetic defects with the help of traditional medicine, it will be useful to know that walnut shells are good for treating tartar and other oral problems. Read the article by the editors of the UltraSmile.ru portal and you will know everything about the properties of this healthy and tasty product.
Walnut shells will help get rid of many problems
How to properly prepare shells for the benefit of teeth and gums
All recipes here boil down to making a decoction of walnut shells. To improve the condition and appearance of teeth and gums, there is no need to grind the shells or apply them in pure form. First you need to make a decoction from it using one of the following methods.
Decoction of water with shells
For the decoction you will need 40 grams of shells and 200 milliliters of boiling water. Place all the ingredients in a container, place it on the stove and cook until it boils, and then simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. Next, you need to cool the broth to room temperature (about two hours). During this time, the shell will release all its beneficial properties into the water: alkaloids, tannins, calcium and phosphorus, chitons, vitamins B, C, A, E, magnesium and potassium, proteins - the rich brown color of the decoction will indicate that this has happened and its specific smell. All that remains is to strain the liquid and you can use it for its intended purpose.
There are different recipes for preparing the decoction
Decoction of water with leaves and shells
For the decoction, take not only the shell, but also the leaves of the walnut. The leaves will help enhance the positive properties of the decoction, because... they contain essential oils, carbohydrates, carotene and B vitamins. The proportions here should be approximately the same (for example, 50 grams of leaves and 50 grams of shells). The ingredients also need to be poured with hot water and kept on fire for about half an hour. Next, cool the broth, infuse, filter, and use.
Fresh decoctions should be stored only in the refrigerator and used no more than a few days in a row. You need to use it this way: dip your toothbrush in the broth for 10-15 minutes, then simply brush your teeth. After the procedure, do not forget to carefully remove the composition from the oral cavity. To do this, it is best to brush your teeth again using regular toothpaste and a brush, and then rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash.
On the Internet you can also find many more recipes where the shells need to be infused not in water, but in alcohol or vodka, as well as kerosene (yes, yes, this also happens). We do not recommend using them due to multiple contraindications (pregnancy and lactation in women, childhood, cardiovascular diseases, sensitive and damaged enamel, the presence of caries and pulpitis, diseases of the oral mucosa, pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract). According to some users, a recipe made from walnut shells and alcohol helps get rid of tartar when the deposits are quite significant. But with such an aggressive approach, you risk damaging the teeth and gums themselves, burning the mucous membranes and only aggravating your problems.
The shell will help whiten teeth enamel
Walnut shells and their use for teeth are invaluable in this case. Along with other natural products (soda, tea tree oil, activated carbon, turmeric), it can lighten the enamel, albeit slightly, but return it to a well-groomed appearance and natural shade. Suitable for eliminating yellow, brown or other pigment that our teeth have acquired as a result of consuming “colored” foods and drinks, and smoking.
The product will help in teeth whitening
Shell against dental plaque
Despite the fact that most sources claim that the walnut, or rather its hard shell, is an effective weapon against tartar, we have to disappoint you. A decoction of this useful and valuable product will be able to remove only soft bacterial deposits, but it will not be able to remove hard ones, and especially neglected ones. Only a dentist who will carry out professional oral hygiene will help you cope with them. Here it is also important to know one more feature: in the pursuit of beauty and health, you should be careful with walnut decoction and not abuse it. After all, the substances it contains are good only in very moderate dosages, and the same alkaloids in excess are quite toxic and can lead to intoxication of the body, causing allergic reactions and individual intolerance to the product.
This method will help get rid of only soft plaque.
Not recommended:
— An overdose of walnut-based medicines is strictly unacceptable. This will lead to toxicity due to the huge composition of active substances in the form of alkaloids, fatty acids, amino acids. - For the treatment of the pancreas, walnut medicines are unacceptable, but if the stomach hurts, then these medicines are the best remedy. — You can’t take nuts and medicines based on it when you have proctitis, paraproctitis, acute colitis and other forms of diseases associated with the intestines. — There are also allergies to walnuts. Then all forms of walnut medicines are strictly prohibited.
Shell to fight gum disease
The substances released by the walnut shell help not only against tartar and plaque. Numerous positive reviews from people who use this folk method suggest that this natural product has a beneficial effect on the gums. And this is not surprising, because it contains vitamins A and C, as well as chitons, which increase local immunity, are natural antiseptics and antioxidants, and have a wound-healing and anti-inflammatory, tightening, astringent effect.
The product is good for gum inflammation
The decoction can be used not only for brushing teeth, but also for rinsing the mouth and for applications to the mucous membrane. It will help stop bleeding gums, reduce inflammation, relieve itching and irritation, strengthen them, and help soft tissues regenerate faster. Therefore, shells are often recommended for use in the complex treatment and prevention of gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. But before using the product, we still advise you to consult with your doctor.
Application
Walnuts are used both fresh and as decoctions and tinctures.
The scope of therapeutic effects is quite wide: treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the thyroid gland, liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, weakened immunity.
The substances contained in the product help to strengthen muscles well, nourishing them with essential microelements; for this reason, walnuts are used in their diet by athletes and bodybuilders. After prolonged stress and a course of antibiotics, the nut helps to recover, saturate the body with energy, and improve tone.
Antioxidant substances are known to slow down the aging process, which is also important.
The product is useful for obesity, as it normalizes metabolism and reduces metabolic syndrome, that is, by activating all internal processes, thereby reducing the level of accumulation of triglycerol, which is converted into fat during oxidation. Thus, cholesterol levels are reduced and blood pressure is equalized.
Alkaloids and other substances prevent the occurrence of tumor-like diseases, fight inflammatory processes, both obvious and latent, which are the most dangerous type for humans.
Walnuts have great benefits for brain function and improve memory. It’s not for nothing that the fetus is so similar to the hemispheres of the brain.
Shell against bad breath
It is interesting that in ancient times only very wealthy gentlemen could afford the nuts themselves, but all the “waste”, in particular the partitions and hard peels, went to the poor. But it was from them that people with little income learned in ancient times to extract maximum benefit. Naturally, the substances contained in the shell, if the product is used for dental purposes, help eliminate pathogenic microflora, fight soft deposits on which bacteria like to multiply, whose decay and waste products also cause the appearance of an unpleasant odor from the mouth. This means that if you rinse your mouth with a decoction of nut shells, you can not only freshen your breath, but also eliminate the cause of its appearance.
Also helps cope with bad breath
“I really love traditional medicine. In general, I do not use the shells, but the nuts themselves. I grate them or grind them in a blender, mix them with honey and brush my teeth with this mixture. The effect makes me very happy: my breath is fresh, the enamel is clean and shiny, there are no unpleasant stains on it. But my recipe was chosen by trial and error, it may not be suitable for everyone, and honey and nuts can be strong allergens for some.”
Karina Gladkova, review from otzovik.com
Suitable for the prevention of dental diseases
If you do not want to deal with caries, inflammation of the gums, accumulation of bacterial plaque and tartar, and, as a result, premature loss of teeth, then you can occasionally carry out preventive measures using a decoction of walnut shells - every 6-9 months. Just rinse your mouth with the broth or brush your teeth with it for several weeks 2-3 times a day. But remember that this procedure should not replace all other mandatory measures to ensure quality oral care. The use of a toothbrush and paste, irrigator, dental floss, preventive examinations at the dentist, and professional hygiene in the dental office are mandatory! Only a comprehensive and integrated approach will help achieve good results and truly ensure healthy teeth and gums.
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Causes of stones
It is important to understand why hard deposits appear on teeth. Otherwise, the treatment will be useless, because after the end of the course of procedures the problem will reappear. Even if it is addressed by a qualified dentist.
Throughout the day, we consume food and drinks, particles of which accumulate on the enamel of our teeth. If you do not rinse your mouth and brush your teeth regularly with high-quality toothpastes, the deposits begin to harden. Over time, they turn into tartar. Also the cause of deposit formation are:
- consumption of carbohydrate and too soft foods;
- chewing food on one side of the jaw;
- using toothbrushes that are too soft.
- taking antibiotics, chemotherapy,
- infectious diseases.
The reasons for the formation of deposits are described in more detail in the article: “Tartar: causes and removal.”
Hard deposits on teeth
Dental plaque causes periodontal diseases and tooth loss.
Comments
If you use a decoction of walnut shells together with a brush with hard bristles, will the effect be better for removing tartar and whitening?
Vitaly (03/02/2019 at 22:20) Reply to comment
- Dear Vitaly! There is no need to resort to such measures; for most people, a brush with medium-hard bristles is ideal. But in order to use hard bristles, you must first consult with a doctor, who will first assess the condition of your enamel. Otherwise, you will not only not solve the problem, but also acquire new ones. Hard bristles can damage the enamel, disrupt its integrity and weaken the protection of hard tissues from cariogenic bacteria, but this will not reduce the amount of hard plaque.
Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (03/05/2019 at 09:42) Reply to comment
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Are there any contraindications?
The only contraindication for the water tincture is an allergy to any nuts. Even if only peanuts cause a reaction in a patient, a cross-allergy may occur if a walnut decoction is often used for tartar removal.
There are other contraindications for vodka tincture:
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- children under 16 years of age;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system (arterial hypertension, heart failure);
- Gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, ulcers, inflammation of the esophagus).
