Black Walnut Hull 4:1

Botanical: Juglans nigra

Family: Juglandaceae (walnut)

Other common names: English Walnut, Greek Nut, Carya, Jupiter's Nut

Black Walnut Hull is a wonderful natural alternative for promoting healthy regularity while nourishing the entire body.  A fantastic source of soluble fiber, Black Walnut Hulls are safe and gentle, and this herb is also used extensively as a vermifuge to expel internal parasites.  Many people like Black Walnut Hulls in topical facial masks for vibrant, healthy-looking skin.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Black Walnut is a fast growing tree and often reaches heights of well over seventy feet.  Black Walnut's genus name, Juglans, is a derivative of the Latin words, jovis glans, which means "Jupiter's nut, and mythology tells us that the gods who resided on earth ate Walnuts.  The name, Walnut, is said to be derived from the Teutonic, welsche nuss or wallnuss.  Black Walnut is common in the eastern, midwestern and Plains regions of the United States.   Black Walnut is so closely related to its English relative, the English Walnut, (Juglans regia) that they are virtually indistinguishable medicinally.  Native Americans used both Black Walnut Heaf and leaf in their traditional medicine.  Because Walnuts are similar to the shape of the human head, they were historically thought to benefit the brain.  Furthermore, in Asian medicine, Black Walnuts were regarded as a kidney tonic, which makes sense, since Oriental medicine considers the brain to be governed by the kidneys.  Walnuts have also been carried by some cultures as a charm for fertility.  Black Walnut Bark, including the kernel and the green hull, have been used by the Asians to expel various kinds of intestinal worms, and this was also true for some American Indian tribes.  A substance taken to expel or control parasites (most often referred to as "worms") is technically called a "vermifuge."  The fruit, leaves and bark of the Black Walnut tree offer many other 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 this herb to kill tapeworms 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 believed that Black Walnut Hull 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 Hull is also thought to balance sugar levels and burn up excessive toxins and fatty materials.  Black Walnut Hull has the ability to fight against fungal infections and acts as an antiseptic, which helps fight bacterial infection.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, one (1) time each day with water at mealtime.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no warnings or contraindications with the use of Black Walnut Hull.

Capsule Information:
Our Black Walnut Hull supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.