Juglans nigra Origin- Hungary

Also known as

Juglans nigra, Akschota, ructus Cortex, Juglans, Juglandis, Juglandis Folium, Juglans regia, Nogal, Walnut, Walnut Fruit, Walnut Hull, Walnut Leaf.

Introduction

The black walnut is native tree of North America. Black walnuts are smaller, harder, and more pungent than the English walnuts sold in grocery stores. The hulls without the meaty kernels inside are used in herbal medicine. Black walnut trees exude a sap that discourages growth of competing plants over their roots.

Constituents

Tannins.

Parts Used

Dried leaf.

Typical Preparations

Washes, compresses, and baths.

Summary

Black walnut leaf contains tannins that cross-link proteins in mucous membranes and the skin. The tannins make the herb useful treating conditions in which the skin "leaks," such as excessive perspiration, eczema, and allergic rashes.

Precautions None known, however its long term use is not recommended.

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