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Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 07:16
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Butternut, White Walnut, Lemon Walnut

  • Botanical Name

    Juglans cinerea

  • Part Used

    Bark

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    25 to 120mL weekly

Traditionally used in constipation, to stimulate liver function in sluggish digestive disorders and skin diseases associated with congested bowel and/or liver.

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Butternut and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Butternut has been used as a laxative, vermifuge and for hepatic congestion. 

  • Actions

    Laxative, anthelmintic, cholagogue, alterative

  • Indications

    •   Constipation
    •    Poor liver function
    •    Skin disorders

  • Energetics

    Cold, pungent

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Avoid using

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Can cause diarrhea and gastrointestinal irritation.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution advised with corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory medicine), digoxin (cardiac glycoside), diuretics, warfarin (anticoagulant) and stimulant laxatives.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Cascara Sagrada, Rhubarb, Senna, Aloes, Buckthorn