Black
Walnut
Juglans Negra
 According to Dr. Royle,
Juglans regia extends from Greece and Asia
Minor, over Lebanon and Persia, probably all along the Hindu-Kush to
the Himalayas. It is abundant in Kashmir, and is found in Sirmore,
Kumdon and Nepal. The walnuts imported into the plains of India are
chiefly from Kashmir. Dr. Hooker states that in the Sikkim Himalaya,
the Walnut inhabits the mountain slopes at an elevation of 4,000 to
7,000 feet.
According to Pliny, it was introduced into Italy from Persia, and it
is mentioned by Varro, who was born B.C. 116, as growing in Italy
during his lifetime.
There is no certain account of the time it was brought into this
country. Some say 1562; but Gerard, writing about thirty years later,
mentions the Walnut as being very common in the fields near common
highways, and in orchards.
Black Walnut 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.
Many people also use these hulls in topical mask formulas for
vibrant, healthy-looking skin. Additionally, this herb is used
extensively as a vermifuge to expel internal parasites.
Black Walnut has the ability to oxygenate the blood, which will
expel parasites such as tapeworms, pinworms, and ringworms. In this
country the Center for Disease Control estimates that 1 out of 4 of
us has parasites; natural healers believe that this estimate is low.
The
CDC
also stated that they believe that 55% of all operations
would be unnecessary, if the doctor surgeon would only understand
parasitic involvement.
Black Walnut Bark, including the kernel and the green hull, has
been used by the Asians to expel various kinds of intestinal worms,
as well as by 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 & 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 known 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 used 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 with an
antiseptic property which helps fight bacterial infection.
Earthquakes and large excavations have increased the incidence of
Valley fever. Black Walnut is very successful in the treatment of
this disease. Symptoms:
Fever. Cough, Chest pain, which can vary from a mild feeling of
constriction to intense pressure resembling a heart attack, Chills,
Night sweats, Headache, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Joint aches,
Rash. Some people develop painful red bumps that may later turn
brown ' mainly on the lower legs but sometimes on the chest, arms
and back. Others may have a raised red rash with blisters or
eruptions that look like pimples.
Benefits of Black Walnut:
Antiseptic (topically), Athlete's Foot, Boils, Candida Albicans, Canker sores, Cold Sores (topically
applied), Eczema, Fungus, Goiter, Gum Disease, Herpes, Parasites, Poison Ivy/Oak,
Prolapsus, Rashes (skin),
Ringworm, Tapeworm, Tuberculosis, Valley Fever, Worms
Sources:
Little Herb Encyclopedia, by Jack Ritchason; N.D., Woodland Publishing Incorporated, 1995
Nutritional Herbology, by Mark Pedersen, Wendell W. Whitman Company, 1998
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs, Rodale Press, Emmaus, Pennsylvania 1987
Planetary Herbology, Michael Tierra, C.A., N.D., Lotus Press, 1988
Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, by James A. Duke, Pub. CRP Second Edition 2007
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