Black Walnut
Species Name: juglans nigra.
Also known as: Jupiter’s nuts, Carya, Eastern black walnut, American walnut.
The black walnut is a resident of North America, but it may have also been a native of Persia. The leaves and bark of this tree are used to make herbal remedies.
The bark does contain poisonous compounds and should be handled very carefully. It adapts well to new locations because it produces a toxin that interferes with the growth of other plants in the surrounding area, making it the dominate species.
This toxin is called “juglone” and is found in the roots, buds and nut hulls of the tree.
What is Black Walnut? The black walnut is a tree that grows extremely large in fields and forest areas. It has huge branches that are very strong.
This tree can grow up to sixty feet tall and some have been recorded to be as much as three hundred years old. Both male and female flowers can grow on the same tree and start to bloom at the end of May and beginning of June.
It has circular shaped fruit that is a yellow to green looking color. The unripe fruit can be made into a gargle for sore throats and mouth sores. The bark can be dried and made into a mixture that is used as a purgative.
Home Remedies using Black Walnut:
The leaves and bark are used for making many herbal remedies. The leaf contains vitamin C and can be made into a wash that will help reduce perspiration. This tree is very rich in iodine and trace mineral chromium.
The black walnut tree is one of the rarest hardwoods around and is very popular due to all of its benefits.
Benefits of Black Walnut:
Some of the benefits of using black walnut herb include clearing up acne and skin conditions such as rashes, boils, eczema and carbuncles. It is used as an anti-parasitic agent to clear up ringworm, intestinal worms and other internal parasites.
It can be very beneficial when used as an antiseptic, antiperspirant and for abscesses. It also helps promotes bowel movement if you are experiencing constipation.
Black walnut has been said to be beneficial in eliminating or improving eczema, warts, psoriasis, poison oak and herpes.
Uses of Black Walnut:
- Bacterial infection
- Fungal infection
- Parasites
- Skin conditions
- Liquid drops
- Mouth rinse
- Tea
Side Effects of Black Walnut:
There are not any known side effects for humans taking black walnut herb at the present time.
