| Scientific: | Juglans nigra |
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| Other: | Black Walnut |
| Family: | Juglandaceae |
| Synonym: | Juglans cinerea |
Black Walnut is used in western herbalism primarily as an antimicrobial herb, and in particular as an anti-parasitic. Research shows it contains naphthoquinones (e.g. juglone) that can disrupt various metabolic pathways in a variety of micro-organisms. Research supports its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Green husk of the nuts and leaves produce napthoquinones that have antimicrobial and anticancer actions, likely through disrupting oxidative phosphorylation.
Infection
• bacterial
- H. Pylori
- tuberculosis
• fungal - candida- dermatophytes
• worms
• roundworms
• pinworms
• parasites (Leishmaniasis)
Gastrointestinal
• chronic constipation
Cancer
• various cancers
• leukemia
• Antimicrobial
• antibacterial
• Antiviral
• Antiparasitic
• Astringent
• Anthelmintic
• Vermifuge
• Anticancer
• Bitter
• Laxative
• Naphthaquinones (E.g. Juglone, Plumbagin )
• Tincture: 1-2 ml tid
• Pregnancy & Lactation • contra-indicated. Likely unsafe and insufficent research available.
- Iron supplements • may reduce the absorption of non-heme iron. Take iron supplements a few hours apart.
• Blood thinners • black walnut may affect the blood's ability to clot, and could interfere with antiplatel
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Black WalnutSummaryBlack Walnut is used in western herbalism primarily as an antimicrobial herb, and in particular as an anti-parasitic. Research shows it contains naphthoquinones (e.g. juglone) that can disrupt various metabolic pathways in a variety of micro-organisms. Research supports its antibacterial and antifungal properties. IndicationsSign in requiredActionsSign in requiredConstituentsSign in requiredPosologySign in requiredSafetySign in requiredInteractionsSign in requiredReferencesSign in required |
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