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Light walnut

The light walnut tree, also known as the kemirinut and candlenut, as well as by its Latin name Aleurites moluccana, is a tree whose seeds resemble walnuts. However, light nut tree seeds should not be confused with walnuts as they are extremely poisonous and can be fatal if eaten raw. Despite serious safety concerns, some people use the kernels and oil of the light nut tree seeds to make medicine. Lightnut tree seeds are used to treat asthma and digestive tract problems such as diarrhea and constipation. Light nut tree seed products are sometimes applied to the scalp to stimulate hair growth. In the field of industrial production, light nut tree seeds are used in the manufacture of soap, rubber substitutes, linoleum and insulation materials. The shells of the light nut tree seeds are used as fertilizer. Light nut tree seeds are also the source of the oil used as a preservative for wood and wood varnishes.

How do light nut tree seeds work?

Light nut tree seeds contain numerous substances that can stimulate the digestive tract and promote sweating. Light nut tree seeds also contain toxic chemicals such as cyanide.

How effective are light nut tree seeds?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of light nut tree seeds for asthma, diarrhea and constipation, as well as for use on the scalp to stimulate hair growth. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of light nut tree seeds in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Light nut treeseeds are not safe and harmless when taken orally. Lightnut tree seeds contain a chemical similar to cyanide and other toxic compounds. Just one seed can cause serious poisoning. Lightnut tree seeds can cause extreme stomach pain, severe vomiting and breathing problems, and may be fatal. There is not enough information to say whether it is safe and harmless to apply light nut tree seeds directly to the skin.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Lightnut tree seeds are not safe for anyone when taken orally. In pregnant and breastfeeding women, they can harm mother and child.

Interactions

At present, there is no information available on interactions between Light Nut Tree Seeds and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of light nut tree seeds depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for light walnut tree seeds. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

  1. Meyre-Silva C, Mora TC, Biavatti MW, et al. Preliminary phytochemical and pharmacological studies of Aleurites moluccana leave [L.} Willd. Phytomedicine 1998;5:109-13. view abstract.
  2. Pedrosa RC, Meyre-Silva C, Cechinel-Filho V, et al. Hypolipidaemic activity of methanol extract of Aleurites moluccana. Phytother Res. 2002;16:765-8. view abstract.
  3. Quintao NL, Antonialli CS, da Silva GF, et al. Aleurites moluccana and its main active ingredient, the flavonoid 2"-O-rhamnosylswertisin, have promising antinociceptive effects in experimental models of hypersensitivity in mice. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2012;102:302-11. view abstract.
  4. Quintao NL, Meyre-Silva C, Silva GF, et al. Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd. Leaves: Mechanical Antinociceptive Properties of Standardized Dried Extract and Its Chemical Markers. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2011;2011:179890. view abstract.