Western Herbalism
Black walnut
Juglans nigra
Also known as Butternut, Walnut Fruit Shell.
Black walnut is traditionally indicated for: Sores, Acne, Gastrointestinal inflammation, Fungal infections, Gastritis, Parasitic infections, Psoriasis, Tinea infections, Tapeworms, Boils, Giardia, Bacterial infections, Abscess, Candida (intestinal), Eczema, and 12 further conditions.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Sores
- Acne
- Gastrointestinal inflammation
- Fungal infections
- Gastritis
- Parasitic infections
- Psoriasis
- Tinea infections
- Tapeworms
- Boils
- Giardia
- Bacterial infections
- Abscess
- Candida (intestinal)
- Eczema
- Pinworms
- Thrush
- Bleeding
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Infection
- Intestinal worms
- Parasites
- Inflammation
- Skin conditions
- Metabolic waste accumulation
- Excessive discharge
Safety
Pregnancy: Limited safety data in pregnancy
Breastfeeding: Lactation=no data
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture (1:5) | 1-2 ml TID | 1-2 mL |
| Infusion (leaf) or decoction (hulls) | 1 tsp/c TID | |
| Powdered leaf | Powdered leaf: 2-6 g (Alschuler) | 2000-6000 mg |
| Fluid extract | Fluid extract: 2- 6 ml (Alschuler) | 2-6 mL |
| 1:5 tincture | 1:5 tincture 1-2 ml (Alschuler) | 1-2 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
indications. Black walnut is traditionally indicated for: Sores, Acne, Gastrointestinal inflammation, Fungal infections, Gastritis, Parasitic infections, Psoriasis, Tinea infections, Tapeworms, Boils, Giardia, Bacterial infections, Abscess, Candida (intestinal), Eczema, and 12 further conditions.
safety-cautions. Black walnut - Contraindications: Pregnancy category B2, Lactation=no data | Side effects: Nausea, Fresh plant is somewhat caustic, can cause redness, blistering.
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