Black Walnut

Black Walnut 

Herb:  Black Walnut

Botanical Name:  Juglans nigra 

Recommend Combinations (Formulas) cayenne, wormwood

Contraindications : do not use if pregnant

Action of Herb:  Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Bitter, Laxative, Vermifuge

Method of Use:  Tea, Extract, Capsules, Tablets

The Black Walnut oxygenates the blood which helps to kill parasites. It aids in the expelling of worms such as tapeworms and pinworms. The Native American use Black Walnut as a laxative, and to detoxify the body. The ancient Greeks used the hulls to support the intestinal system and to treat skin infections. Black Walnut is a rich dietary source of protein, iodine, chromium, potassium, manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin C which has been used to relieve symptoms of constipation and poor digestion going all the way back to the time of ancient Greece. It is a widely recognized blood cleanser, blood sugar stabilizer, and is often used topically to treat bruises, rashes, herpes, fungal infections, boils, canker sores, and gum disease. Studies have shown consumption of black walnuts can significantly lower serum cholesterol levels.

Anti-Parasitic. These herbs have been used to help rid the body of a wide range of worms, parasites and their eggs. Indicated to be effective against pinworms, ringworms, roundworms, tapeworms, microbial growth and parasitic activity. Contains black walnut, wormwood and cloves as recommended in Hulda Clarks' book, A Cure for All Cancers.

Herbalists have traditionally used the husks of Black Walnut as a nutritional aid for the intestinal tract.  Europeans as well as the American Indians used Black Walnut as a laxative. 

It oxygenates the blood which helps to kill parasites. Black Walnut aids in expelling tapeworms and roundworms and has been shown to be very effective in treating Candida Albicans.  One study showed that the fresh husk of the Black Walnut destroyed candida better than a commonly prescribed anti-fungal drug. The tincture used contained: One ounce of tincture of Black Walnut husk, plus a few drops each of tinctures of lavender flowers, valerian root, and pau d' arc bark, with 10 drops of tea tree oil.

Black Walnut is able to burn up excessive toxins and fatty materials, while helping to balance blood sugar levels. It has been highly thought of as a dependable remedy for "bad blood" diseases such as syphilis and diphtheria.

It is also used for skin ailments such as herpes and eczema. The green husk of Black Walnut produces a brown stain resulting from the high organic iodine content. This makes it antiseptic and useful in healing. Its properties are useful in all sorts of cleansing programs.

Alterative : This herb cleanses, stimulates, and aids in the efficient removal of waste products

Antihelmintic : This herb kills parasites and worms

Anti-bacterial : This herb destroys or stops the growth of bacterial infections

Anti-fungal : This herb destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

Antiseptic : This herb combats and neutralizes pathogenic bacteria and prevents infection

Aperient : This herb is a mild laxative without purging

Depurative : This herb cleans or purifies blood by promoting eliminative functions.

Laxative : This herb stimulates bowel movements

Stomachic : This herb strengthens stomach function

Vermifuge : This herb expels or repels intestinal worms