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How natural gourd walnuts are formed

Natural gourd walnuts are artificially interfered walnut varieties, which are tied with a zip tie before the walnuts are ripe.

Wenwan walnut originated in Han and Sui, popular in Tang and Song Dynasty, prevalent in Ming and Qing Dynasty, because of its unique shape and has medical value and artistic value, and then has the value of collection. Playing walnuts mainly include hemp walnut, rowan walnut, iron walnut three categories, and hemp walnut and include lion's head walnut, male hat walnut, official hat walnut, chicken heart walnut (i.e., the four famous walnut), as well as tiger walnut and so on.

The play walnut requires a deep and clear texture, two walnuts with similar texture, the same size and weight. Playing walnuts become red after playing, and gradually appreciate in value. Walnuts can also be made into walnut carvings to enhance their ornamental value.

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The value of play walnuts is mainly embodied in the medical value and artistic value. First of all, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the hands are rich in acupuncture points and are connected to the meridians and organs around the body, and by kneading and tapping these points, the meridians can be unblocked and blood circulation can be promoted. Hand kneading walnuts can massage acupuncture points in the palm of the hand, soothe the muscles and bones, nourish the internal organs, adjust the virtual reality, set the role of qi and blood.

For the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is very beneficial. Especially the elderly, long-term play walnuts can be through the corners of the walnuts for acupressure, thus dredging the tendons and veins, blood circulation and blood stasis. Moreover, playing with walnuts is a recreational activity in the daily life of the elderly with low operating difficulty and free time.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Playing with Walnuts