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Black Walnut

Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a species of Walnut that is used as a herb rather than as a food.

Black walnut is used for the treatment of these conditons:

Candida (thrush):

Black walnut is claimed to exert anti-fungal activity against Candida albicans, the toxic yeast that causes thrush. This aspect of black walnut has not yet been tested in scientific studies.

Diarrhea:

Black walnut contains several polyphenol compounds that are likely to prevent and treat diarrhea. This aspect of black walnut has not yet been tested in scientific studies.

Intestinal Parasites:

Black walnut is prescribed by many naturopaths for the elimination of some types of intestinal parasites (including tapeworms) from the body.

Black walnut’s anti-parasite effects have not yet been tested in clinical studies.

Dosage:

2,000 - 3,000 mg per day (using black walnut hulls capsules).

4 - 6 ml per day (using black walnut hulls 1:2 fluid extract or tincture).

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