Black Walnut: Explore It Medicinal Properties
Updated Mar. 21st, 2024 | Read Time: 2 Minutes | What You Will Learn:
- Medicinal Properties of Black Walnut
- How To Use Black Walnut As A Parasitic Cleanse
- Black Walnut Supplement Varieties
- Cautions & Considerations
Black Walnut, or scientifically known as Juglans nigra, is an eastern American species of the deciduous tree in the walnut family, Juglandaceae. Native to North America, it grows mostly in riparian zones, from southern Ontario, west to southeast South Dakota, south to Georgia, northern Florida and southwest to central Texas.
Medicinal Properties of Black Walnut
Black walnut is primarily used to treat parasitic infections in the gastrointestinal tract. It contains compounds that kill some forms of parasites. It also has laxative activity to flush parasites out of the body. Externally it has been used to heal wounds and fight fungal or viral (warts) skin infections. Aside from its anti fungal and antibacterial properties, some studies show that black walnut may be useful to treat high blood pressure and cholesterol.
How To Use Black Walnut As A Parasitic Cleanse
Parasites follow egg and larval phases with hatching usually occurring around the time of the full moon. Most anti-parasitic herbs will not kill the parasites if they are still in the eggs. It is most effect to begin parasite cleansing around the time of the full moon and to continue cleansing for a few moon cycles. When doing a parasite cleanse it is advisable to seek help from a health professional who can monitor your progress and decrease possible treatment side effects.
Black Walnut Supplement Varieties
Most black walnut supplements are made as encapsulated dried husks or bark, a tincture of the same plant parts or loose dried herb. It's advised to follow the dosing recommendations on your supplement label or according to the recommendation of your health care practitioner.
Cautions & Considerations
Do not use black walnut for prolonged periods of time because it contains chemicals that can cause cell mutations. For the same reason it should not be used during pregnancy. You can become dependent on the laxative activity of this herb; therefore, prolonged use isn't recommended.
