Zhaowan Walnuts

Zhaowan Walnuts

　　Walnuts are widely grown in Zhaowan. Their kernels are rich in fat, protein, as well as various vitamins and trace elements. They can both nourish the body and prevent diseases, earning them the reputation of being both a nutritious and medicinal fruit.

　　There are many excellent varieties of walnuts, mainly including paper-shell walnuts, thin-shell walnuts, open-kernel walnuts, spike walnuts, and early-ripening walnuts, which generally feature thin shells, large fruit, and high oil content. Walnuts are a high-value dry fruit that serves as a source of oil, timber, and medicine. Walnut kernels are highly nutritious and also offer medicinal benefits such as invigorating qi, nourishing blood, moisturizing dryness, resolving phlegm, regulating the triple burner, and moistening the lungs.