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Common Name
Black Walnut
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Botanical Name
Juglans nigra
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Part Used
Leaf
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Alcohol
45%
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Dose
10 to 80mL weekly
Herbal preparations derived from black walnut have been used for the treatment of acne, inflammatory diseases, ringworm and fungal, bacterial or viral infections.
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Traditional Use
Traditionally the black walnut leaves are of the highest value for curing scrofulous diseases (tuberculosis of the neck), herpes, eczema and for healing indolent ulcers.
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Actions
Alterative, astringent, laxative, anthelmintic (bitter), antiviral and anti-inflammatory.
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Indications
• Intestinal parasites such as pinworm, ringworm and tapeworm.
• Fungal, bacterial and viral infections such as candida, athlete’s foot, sore throat, tonsillitis.
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• To reduce excessive sweating
• Menorrhagia
• Skin conditions: acne, herpes, cold sores, warts, eczema, psoriasis, indolent ulcers -
Energetics
Sweet, heating
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Use in Pregnancy
Insufficient information, avoid using.
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Contraindications & Cautions
None known.
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Drug Interactions
None known.
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
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Substitutes
Wormwood, Mugwort, Celandine, Cloves