Nuts of pistachios have gained their popularity long before our era. Our ancestors appreciated their taste and healing qualities so much that they began to grow, multiply and breed new varieties. Currently, there are already more than twenty new species of pistachios, created by mankind. Greece is the main producer and exporter around the world of this priceless nut.
Healing properties.
If you eat a handful of pistachios every day, you can slow down the aging process, it will serve as an effective prevention of cancers, improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, lower the cholesterol level in the blood. There is a positive effect on the rhythm of the heart, the level of hemoglobin in the blood is normalized, and all this is due to the strong effects of the phenolic compounds found in pistachio nuts.
Despite the fact that pistachios contain forty-nine percent of fats and five hundred and fifty kilocalories per every hundred grams of nuts, their consumption in food has a positive effect on weight loss. This unexpected phenomenon was discovered by ancient healers, and studies of modern scientists confirmed that the inner shell of pistachios plays the role of a barrier and does not allow the calories to be absorbed by the body. And also in nuts contains twenty-one percent of amino acids, which is the daily norm for an adult, so necessary for a full-fledged vital activity of the body. Therefore, people who have a very large weight, recommend a diet based on pistachio nuts.
B vitamins, which contain a lot of pistachios, have a positive effect on the work of the nervous system and increase the brain's mental capabilities.
Application of pistachios.
- Cooking.
Pistachios are consumed fresh and fried. Before roasting and drying, inshell nuts are soaked in brine. Nuts have a pleasant taste and aroma. Used in the production of confectionery products: sherbet, ice cream, cakes, pastries and other sweets. And in cooking they are added to the side dishes and as a seasoning for meat and fish. They also, thanks to their taste qualities, have become popular in the production of sausages and cheeses.
- Ethnoscience.
The medicinal and useful properties of pistachio nuts are widely used in traditional medicine.
The nuts themselves and the infusion of them possess the property of a strong antidote and are used for snake bites, and earlier they treated the cholera with the same means. Carotenoids and lutein, which are contained in pistachios, will help with impairment of vision due to age.
Oil, prepared from pistachios, has a stimulating effect on the body's immune system, increases the vitality of the body, regenerates cells. It must be used for people suffering from dystrophy in the postoperative period, with serious infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, gastritis, influenza and many others. This universal remedy in ancient times was called a "magic bullet".
Oil from pistachios can be used as a unique tonic, invigorating and restorative. It very well cleanses the body of toxins and has a slight laxative property, is used for constipation: one tablespoon per day.
Thanks to tannin, which is contained in the pistachio, oil from nuts is used for various skin diseases: dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema. Having anti-inflammatory and healing properties, it quickly heals burn wounds. Also used in the treatment of skin allergies and against acne.
- Cosmetology.
In cosmetology, pistachio oil is used as a tonic and nutritious remedy for skin care of the face, body and hair.
To improve the color and condition of the face, masks or compresses made of pistachio oil are recommended. To achieve a relaxing effect, you can add a couple drops of any essential oil of chamomile, patchouli or sandalwood. Oil can be used as a means for a beautiful and even tan.
But we must remember that the medicinal properties of pistachios can not help, but, conversely, they will only harm your health: if you eat more than 100 grams, vomiting and dizziness may begin - these are the first signs of poisoning. And during pregnancy it is generally better not to use pistachio oil - premature birth may occur. Therefore, even such treatment with nuts and oil should be carried out under the supervision of your doctor.