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Black Walnut Bark, including the kernel and the green hull, have been used to expel various kinds of worms by the Asians, as well as by some American Indian tribes. The fruit, leaves and bark of the Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) tree offer many benefits. Taken internally, Black Walnut helps relieve constipation, and is also useful against fungal and parasitic infections. It may also help eliminate warts, which are troublesome growths caused by viruses. Rubbed on the skin, Black Walnut extract is reputed to be beneficial for eczema, herpes, psoriasis, and skin parasites.
External applications have been known to kill ringworm. The Chinese use it to kill tapeworm with extremely good success. The high tannin content is primarily responsible for its anthelmintic property, although other constituents such as juglandin, juglone and juglandic acid may also be involved. It is known that Black Walnut oxygenates the blood to kill parasites. The brown stain found in the green husk contains organic iodine which has antiseptic and healing properties. Black Walnut is also used to balance sugar levels and burn up excessive toxins and fatty materials.
Black Walnut has the ability to fight against fungal infections, and acts with an antiseptic property which helps fight bacterial infection. Others benefits are that it helps promote bowel regularity and acts as an anti-parasitic agent.
A liquid extract of Black Walnut can be used in one of two ways: it can be taken orally by mixing 10 to 20 drops in water or juice daily, or it can be used externally by rubbing the extract directly on the skin 2 times daily.
(This herbal ingredient can be purchased from Viable Herbal Solutions in powdered and capsule form as part of our Single Herb sales program, and in capsule form as part of our Combo Herbs sales programs.)
