Description :
Black walnut trees are native to North America and can grow as tall as 100 feet. Their roots are up to 9-10 feet long which gives walnut trees good stability to support their trunks. Black Walnut trees like a lot of moisture and, therefore, grow near creek beds and in regions with regular rainfall. Leaves are spear-shaped, light green, 3-4 inches long, heavily veined and grow in equally spaced rows on the opposite sides of the branches. The fruit (nuts) grow in clusters of 3. They start off green and turn black as they ripen toward the end of the summer. The nuts are centered inside the soft black husk. Externally, skin washes made with Black Walnut shells were used by Native Americans to treat ringworm. Internally, it was used to combat intestinal worms.
History and Folklore:
Black Walnut was used by early American settlers to create a hair dye.
Cultivation and Harvest:
Harvest the nuts when they are black. Keep the husks when you shell the nut. The husks are ground into powder for use medicinally.
Precautions:
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Traditional Herbal Actions:
Antifungal, Antiwormer
Other Names:
Black Walnut
Tincture Ingredients: Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
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