Walnut, Crushed
(also referred to as...)
Black Walnut, Butternut
Latin Name: Juglans spp.
Family: Juglandaceae
Description
In the "Golden Age", men were said to have sat upon acorns, while the gods sat upon walnuts. When boiled, the green outer coverings make a yellow dye while the leaves make a brown dye as a result of its iodine content.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Walnut leaves are used in Europe as an old folk remedy for eczema and eyelid inflammations. They are very antiseptic and anti-fungal and are used to destroy intestinal worms. They are used as a digestive tonic, for indigestion and to stimulate a poor appetite.
The walnut is high in omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA's) and contains vitamins A, B, C, and E and a number of minerals. They help thin people put on weight and build strength. Studies suggest that walnuts delay the hardening of arteries, lower the risk of a coronary and have been shown to drop cholesterol levels. Walnuts are "brain food" (due to the EFA's), but are a little too acidic.
Traditionally, an infusion of the rind was used to darken the hair, treat diarrhea, and as a tonic in anemia. Today an extract of the hulls is used to combat eczema, psoriasis, herpes simplex, skin parasites and many other skin conditions, internally and externally. The inner bark of the tree, which is sometimes referred to as butternut, is a fine laxative and is one of the only few herbal laxatives appropriate for use during pregnancy.
Walnut helps build digestion, stimulates the liver, and is helpful in alleviating many skin conditions. Its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties make it useful for treating Candida.
Source
Whole walnut.
Preparations
The walnut can be eaten freely (less by those who do not wish to put on a few pounds).
Infusion: An infusion is used for the leaves and the hulls. Combine 1 teaspoon herb with 1 cup water and infuse for 10 minutes. Take 3 times daily.
Tincture: A tincture of the hulls and inner bark can be used. Take 20 to 40 drops as needed, up to 3 times daily.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
There are no known contraindications, except for possible weight gain from excess walnut consumption.
Ailment / Situation Listing
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