January 25, 2010...8:40 am

Herb of the Week: Black Walnut

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Parasites begone. My friend was suffering from an intestinal bug over the summer after traveling over seas and started taking black walnut. Miraculously the stomach cramps and bathroom debauchery subsided and she could continue about her daily business. We are still not sure if she had a parasite, but if so, the black walnut threw down.

Black Walnut is locally grown and can be harvested in parks and sidewalks. Harvest season is fall and the nut itself is edible. To take medicinally you can make a decoction or a tincture from the walnut rind.

Properties:

  • Astringent
  • Anti-parasitic
  • Anti-fungal
  • Anti-Spasmodic
  • Digestive
  • Anti-Inflammatory

Treats:

  • Ringworm
  • Athletes Foot
  • Jock Itch
  • Intestinal Parasites
  • Hemorrhoids

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