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Black Walnut and Wormwood:
Traditional Uses, Components, and Safety Precautions.
Black walnut and wormwood are traditional herbs used by many cultures: Various Native American, African, and Arabic tribes have used these herbs for millennia. Frequently combined due to their reputed cleansing and digestive support properties, they were traditionally used to cleanse spiritual energies as well. The black walnut hull
contains compounds such as juglone, which is believed to possess antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic effects. Wormwood, on the other hand, contains thujone, a
toxic compound historically used to expel parasites and enhance digestion. These herbs have been used in folklore for centuries.
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Key Components
The green hull of the black walnut is primarily used and contains juglone. It is also rich
in tannins and iodine.
Traditional Uses
Employed for internal cleansing and to provide antiparasitic effects.
Used in the treatment of digestive issues, as well as skin conditions such as
eczema and psoriasis.
Applied for other ailments including sore throat and ringworm.
Utilized in the creation of a natural dye.
Safety Considerations
While the nuts offer healthy fats, users should be cautious of potential allergic
reactions.
Using the bark is possibly unsafe during pregnancy.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Key Components
Wormwood contains active compounds such as thujone.
Traditional Uses
Historically used to expel worms and parasites from the body.
Employed to improve digestion and treat infections.
Used for various ailments, including menstrual cramps, jaundice, and anemia.
Safety Considerations
Wormwood is not recommended for use by pregnant or nursing women.
Combined Uses and Important Considerations
Detoxification and Cleansing
The combination of black walnut and wormwood is a popular supplement for supporting
digestive tract detoxification and for balancing the intestinal environment.
Parasitic Support
This herbal combination is commonly used as a remedy to help cleanse the digestive
tract of parasites.
Dosage and Duration
Supplements are typically taken in liquid form, with guidance to start with small doses
and gradually increase them. It is also advised to take breaks from use, typically
cleanse will be a full tincture and taking this 2-3 times a year.
Research
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6761373/
https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2020/02/21/ethnobotanical-medicine-is-effective-
against-the-bacterium-causing-lyme-disease
https://portlandclinicofnaturalhealth.com/anti-parasititc-properties-black-walnut-