HOMOEOPATHIC CLINICAL: Tincture of leaves and of rind of green fruits for acne, anus (burning in),
auxiliary glands (suppuration of), chancre, ecthyma, eyes (pain over), favus, flatulence, headache, herpes,
herpes progenitalis, levitation (sensation of), menorrhagia, purpura, ringworm, scurvy, spleen (pain in),
syphilis.
RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE: Black walnut is known in Russia by the common name of Greek nut (Juglans
regia), which grows in Caucasia and the middle Asian area. Uses: Long before vitamins were discovered
folk medicine knew by experience and results that botanical treatment was reliable. In Russia they
prepared a walnut jam in such a way that 90 percent of the vitamins were still intact. This pleasing food
as body repairing material is now known to contain a rich supply of vitamin C, carotene, and many
important minerals. As a tea (external and internal) in home medical use for scrofula, ulcers, wounds,
gargle, and rickets. Externally: Since the seventeenth century Russian military hospitals have used this
well-established folk medicine for cleansing and quick-healing medication of wounds and ulcers. Now
clinically it is used for many kinds of skin diseases, especially tuberculosis.
INDIAN AND PAKISTANI EXPERIENCE: By the local Indian name akhort or aks hot, the black walnut would
be a stranger to North Americans. Some of the uses are familiar, with advantageous additions. Bark:
Astringent, anthelmintic, detergent, lactifuge. Successfully used as a bark decoction in skin diseases.
Leaves: Astringent, alterative, tonic, detergent. A decoction of the leaves is specific in scrofula, sores,
herpes, eczema, syphilis, and intestinal worms. Green hull: (separated from the nut) Anthelmintic,
antisyphilitic. Kernel: Given in heartburn, colic, dysentery, and considered an aphrodisiac. Immature nut
rich in vitamin C. Walnut oil: Mild laxative cholagogue, anthelmintic. Especially effective for tapeworm
and as a dressing for leprous skin disease.