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Black Walnut Hull or Juglans Nigra is, just as it sounds, the hull of the black walnut tree. The Black Walnut tree grows in the eastern US and parts of Canada, and while easy to grow, it is not plentiful.
What is Black Walnut?
Black Walnut has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years. It has been used throughout history for treatment of intestinal problems, snakebites, open wounds, ulcers, scurvy, and as one of the most effective laxatives available. Because of its dark color, the outer hull is also used as a dye and was used in brown hair dye until the early 1900s. It is a good source of beta-carotene, acids, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, tannin, B-vitamins, and vitamin C.
Today, the hulls are used to help with many conditions. It is known to be a gentle and effective laxative. Black walnut is known as an effective anti-viral and is used to fix warts, which are caused by viruses. Black walnut is an anti-fungus and has been used to fight herpes, cold sores, athlete’s foot, and Candida. It has been used as an antiseptic to combat illness like sexually transmitted infections and malaria and can be used to treat acne.
How it is Used
According to Scientific Labs:
- “Black Walnut Hull may help to lower blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels and is believed to burn up toxins and fatty materials while balancing blood sugar levels.
- The tannins in Black Walnut Hull (and leaves) possess an astringent quality that is thought to shrink the sweat glands and reduce excessive sweating. The herb is said to help control menorrhagia, the excessive loss of blood during periods. It is also used to control diarrhea.
- Black Walnut Hull is considered a tonic that aids digestion and the intestinal system. It helps to relieve colic, heartburn and flatulence. As a cholagogue, it stimulates the flow of bile into the intestines and is thought to ease bilious colic and pain in the spleen.”
Perhaps Black Walnut’s most well-known property is its ability to fight intestinal parasites. It is a well documented vermifuge that is effective at helping the body rid itself of parasites. As a laxative, it expels parasites as part of its cleansing of the body and the high tannin and juglone content is thought to oxygenate the blood and kill parasites. Black walnut is effective against pinworm, ringworm, tapeworm, and other intestinal parasites.
From Mountain Rose Herbs:
Black walnut hulls contain juglone, a chemical that is antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and a fungicide. As a skin wash, black walnut hulls are used to treat ringworm and yeast infections of the skin. Taken internally, black walnut hulls are used to treat intestinal worms.
Where to Buy Black Walnut Hull
If you own property where the tree is growing, you could harvest it yourself (always check with an herbalist to make sure it’s the correct tree and can be consumed), but If you’re like me and don’t have any of them in your yard, you can purchase it here.
Notes
Black walnut hulls are safe for occasional use of up to 2 weeks at a time, but black walnut heartwood is not. Avoid herbal remedies which contain heartwood.
Black walnut is an extremely potent remedy that should be used under the care of a holistic health professional. Should not be used during pregnancy or illness. Consult your doctor if you have any condition that is severe or lasts longer than a few days.
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My male cat recently had loose stools and after reading about the benefits of Black Walnut Hulls. I purchased and used six drops per one cup of water, which I gave him a teaspoon three times a day for three days. His stool is back to normal and a happier kitty!
Regards,
ML
“Milk” from a milkweed will also get rid of warts. It only takes a few times ; leave the milk on as long as you’re able.
Grey hair is a copper deficiency.
When using DE, make sure you’re using food grade.
Thanks for the good info on your site!
Hi Pam,
This information about grey hair being a copper deficiency is from the book/tape; Dead Doctors don’t lie.
I didn’t have the internet way back when… 1996/1997.
I just searched up his picture on Yahoo Images. Dr. Joel Wallach now has grey hair!
LOL I heard the good old Doc on the radio a couple of days ago. He is still alive! I guess he may be right about a lot of things, but grey hair isn’t one of them.
Chinese herb Fo-Ti is reputed to bring hair back to their color and is a rejuvenating remedie
Can I take black walnut while nursing?
You should not take Black Walnut while your nursing–it can dry up your milk, as it has an astringent quality.
Just wondering if black walnut in capsule form can be taken during early pregnancy. If not recommended why? What else can be used treat pinworm safely during early pregnancy?
It is generally not recommended to take during pregnancy. From what I have read it appears to possibly cause birth defects. I, personally, would also worry about the risk of preterm labor due to its laxative effect and its tendency to expel things from the body.
Diatomaceous Earth is effective against pinworms and poses no threat to baby as it’s mostly just silica (which is a valuable nutrient) in a form that gently cleanses your intestines…while to a parasite it’s like broken glass: they can’t live around it, so they leave or die. Take a tablespoon of food grade DE in orange or apple juice before meals (they’re hungry too, and will come out of hiding) at least once a day for a week; wait a week and repeat, wait another week and repeat. That should eliminate any later-hatching eggs without using any herbs that aren’t recommended in pregnancy.
Just wanted to know, is it safe to ingest black walnut extract diluted in cold drinks or smoothies? I suffer from digestive issues since the gall bladder removal. I have gained alot of weight in my mid-section and often enough I feel bloated. Can it treat yeast overgrowths due to high blood sugar levels? I have acid reflux and read that this extract can help with digestive issues. Is it safe to use the extract topically? I could use some sound advise. Thanks
I’m in Ohio I have some lots teally
Where can I get green black walnuts hulls ? I live in Laverne Californian.
I use these: https://wellnessmama.com/go/black-walnut/
Have so many now, wish I knew what to do with them besides tincture & walnut liquor
Green black walnut hulls are the immature hulls around black walnuts. They are green because they are not ripe yet. Once the hull/nut falls or is picked, it begins to dry and turn black. You would need to find a quick shipper or know someone with a black walnut tree who would ship to you ASAP to get green black walnut hulls. There might be “green” black walnut hulls for sale, but they may not appear green once you get them. There is a green black walnut tincture available that is guaranteed to be green when you open the bottle. That too will soon oxidize and turn brown. All that said, what you are after is the juglone in the hull, which has a higher concentration in the immature “green” hulls. One source says 10x the amount in immature vs mature. Mature hulls are used in many powdered blends and are easy to source.
IS BLACK WALNUT POWDER SAFE FOR PETS TO INGEST ? YORKIE & AUSTRALIAN HEALER DOGS, and STRAY CAT – TO BE EXACT.
no! i’ve read black walnut hull is dangerous to dogs.
Inaccurate information. YES black walnut can be used with dogs. I do regularly. I use black walnut with dogs as part of my parasite control program. You just don’t give to pregnant animals. I use a weekly program called Molly’s Herbals Worm Formula kit (I prefer the term DE-worming being I am not adding worms). 🙂 The Formula #1 contains the black walnut among other herbs and the Formula #2 has other anti-parasitic herbs and kidney/liver supporting herbs. I have seen excellent results in my dogs coat and weight on this program.
My dog thinks black walnuts in their husks are balls and is constantly dropping them at my feet to throw. Twice I’ve seen him accidently swallowed some of the husks, and then vomited for a little while. I’m sure he gets small bits ingested on a regular basis during the months there are walnuts, and is otherwise healthy.
Not sure if this helps much!
Hi I started using the waltnut powder on my hair and I like to know how long I have to use it to get my grey hairs black, and also is there any side effects in using this product long term regarding health . Thanks and kind regards helen
May I recommend a two stage process for completely covering white hair in one go.
I discovered this from a woman who sources the best quality henna powder and indigo powder check her Uk site called Renaissance Henna. First do the henna, then do the indigo on top. Everyone is always wondering why my hair looks so shiny and strong.
Wondering if you think Diatomaesous Earth is the route to take to help with my 12 year old daughter. She suffers from sleep distrubances, hormone imbalance, acne, fatigue, scalp irritation, & constipation. She is gluten free and dairy free already. She is a very active USA swimmer so sleep is so curcial among many things. I’d like to add DE to her morning coconut milk smoothie. She currently takes omega swirl, magnesium and probiotics.
Thanks for any feedback.
always be extra cautious when using D.E. – if you are using it in powder form you need to be careful to not breathe it in. it can damage the lungs.
Really Diotomaceous Earth cause lung damage, please show some proof for this claim. DE is totally natural
and I have used it on a natural beef ranch for 30 yrs to combat all types of parasites with no lung damage in us or the cattle.
Heck, I bet even baby powder could do damage if we inhaled it on a regular basis! And that fear could lead people to–horrors!–stop having babies!
Sounds like she has Candida overgrowth; Diatomaceous earth will help. Also try a yeast and parasite cleanse. Some of my favorite brands for this are Now Foods’ Wormwood tincture, Kroeger Wormwood combination, Dr. Hulda Clark’s Parasite Cleanse Kit, and Candizyme.
She may also be suffering with chlorine toxicity.
Add raw honey to a decaff tea just before bedtime and she will begin to sleep. I had to do this for my husband. Now he sleeps.
Would you provide me more details on how i can use black walnut as “Natural Hair Dye”. Currently, i use henna. Are there any side effects? If i use both simultaneously?
Thanks,
Billa