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The Black Walnut is a well known tree predominantly found in Northern parts America. It has been one of the major trees with medicinal values, with its use being dated back to the ancient Roman empires that referred to it as the “Imperial Nut” owing to its holistic medicinal value.

The black walnut hull is the outer shell of its nuts used to make Black walnut Hull powder that has a vast array of medicinal uses, both internally and externally. These medicinal and health benefits are derived from the four major components of the hull: Tannin, natural iodine, ALA omega 3 fatty acids and Juglone.

Tannin is one of the substances that many plant species use to fight microbes and associated infections. The powder made from the tannin-rich hull also confers the same benefits to human beings and has been very effective in treating fungal infections, parasites and worms. Tannin is highly astringent and hence, it can be used to reduce hemorrhoid swellings and also acts as an eminent laxative. Juglone, which is a toxic substance to insects and parasites, also boosts the potency of the hull powder in fighting parasitic infections and infestations.

ALA Omega 3 fatty acids are a major precursor to the other two types of Omega 3 fatty acids (EDA and DHA) which confer a wide range of health benefits to human beings. Ideally, these fatty acids help in the breakdown of bad cholesterol and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Other Benefits

Other benefits associated with black walnut hull includes commendable antiseptic properties, balancing blood sugar level in the body, promoting assimilation of fats and controlling gastritis, tonsillitis, oesophagitis and entiritis, which are related to tissue inflammation. However, it has been scientifically proven that tannin interferes with absorption of iron and calcium, and thus expectant mothers should not use diets that contain black walnut to prevent development of iron and calcium deficiency related disorders to the unborn child.