Black Walnut

50g (1.75oz)

 

Medicinal Name: Juglans Nigra

 

Common names: black walnut, american walnut

 

Properties: purgative, astringent, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and cancer-inhibiting

 

Treatment: parasitic worms, staphylococcus, dysentery, skin infection, high cholesterol, chronic constipation, regulate bowel movements,

 

Black Walnut was used by Native Americans and New World settlers as a laxative and tonic remedy. Black Walnut Contains naphthaquinones (including juglone, juglandin, and juglandic acid), a fixed and a volatile oil, and tannins. The naphthaquinones have a similar laxative effect to the anthraquinones found in plants such as senna and Chinese rhubarb.

 

Used to this day as a laxative and tonic, it is a valuable remedy for chronic constipation, gently encouraging regular bowel movements. It is especially beneficial if combined with a carminative herb, such as ginger or angelica.

 

Black Walnut also lowers cholesterol levels, and promotes the clearance of waste products by the liver. It has a positive reputation in treating intestinal worms, and, being antimicrobial and astringent, it has been prescribed as a treatment for dysentery.

 

Black Walnut is used as a gentle purgative, and is also applied to skin afflictions. The nut is used in Chinese herbal medicine as a kidney tonic. The nuts of both varieties are highly nutritious, lower cholesterol levels, and contain significant quantities of alpha-linolenic acid.

 

Preparation:

Decoction: 1 tsp in 1 cup boiling water for 10-15 mins, let cool then sweeten

 

Caution: Black Walnut Hulls should not be used regularly for longer than 2 weeks at a time. Do not use if you are allergic to nuts. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. If you are taking any medications, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.