Black Walnut

Printable for Herbal

Juglans nigra

Family: Juglandaceae

Parts used: green hulls (nuts), leaves, inner bark

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Antimicrobial

Antiseptic

Antifungal

Antiparasitic

Astringent

Antioxidant

Antiviral

Blood tonic

Carminative

Diaphoretic

Mild nervine

Vermifuge

Sudorific

Energetics/Body Systems Affected

Warming

Drying

Bitter

Skin

Digestive

Cardiovascular

Nerves

Lymph

Uses

• Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, dermatitis

• Fungal infections such as ringworm and athlete’s foot

• First aid remedy to disinfect cuts and wounds and infection

• Boils, sores, and warts (long term daily use applied externally)

• Shingles

• Cleanses blood and intestines

• Gut problems like diarrhea and constipation

• Intestinal parasites, worms, and candida

• Cold sores (apply tincture topically)

• Strengthen and build tooth enamel (a natural source of fluoride)

• Prolapsed uterus

• Pink eye, conjunctivitis

• Thyroid conditions

• Natural form of iodine - protects against radiation

• Sore throat and abscesses (use as a gargle)

• Helps body assimilate nutrients

Herb Preparations

• Tincture from green hulls (take internally as well as apply topically)

• Baths, foot soak, compress

• Poultice

• Powder, capsules, sprinkle (sprinkle on fungal conditions)

• Tea (bark and leaves) – skin, eyes, digestion

• Gargle, mouth wash

Foraging/Harvesting

• Leaves can be harvested anytime but best in late spring, early summer. They can be dried for future use.

• Inner bark is best gathered in early summer from the twigs.

• Pick hulls when they are green. Wearing gloves, use a knife to cut the hull from the nutshell or crush the hull with a mallet or hammer. Tincture or dry immediately.