| Scientific: | Juglans nigra |
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| Other: | Black Walnut |
| Family: | Juglandaceae |
| Synonym: | Juglans cinerea |
Black Walnut is used in western herbalism primarily as an antimicrobial herb, and in particular as an anti-parasitic. Research shows it contains naphthoquinones (e.g. juglone) that can disrupt various metabolic pathways in a variety of micro-organisms. Research supports its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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Black WalnutSummaryBlack Walnut is used in western herbalism primarily as an antimicrobial herb, and in particular as an anti-parasitic. Research shows it contains naphthoquinones (e.g. juglone) that can disrupt various metabolic pathways in a variety of micro-organisms. Research supports its antibacterial and antifungal properties. IndicationsSign in requiredActionsSign in requiredConstituentsSign in requiredPosologySign in requiredReferencesSign in required |
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