Single Herbs

A bitter astringent herb with expectorant and laxative properties, that soothes irritated tissue and dissolves kidney stones.

Also for:

• Constipation
• Chronic cough
• Asthma
• Urinary stones (leaves)
• Diarrhoea and anaemia (rind)

Black walnut hulls are high in tannins — compounds with antibacterial properties.

Tannins in black walnuts have antibacterial effects against, for example, Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli — bacteria that commonly cause foodborne illnesses.

A tincture made from black walnut hulls, wormwood, and cloves is a natural remedy against parasitic infections.

Some people use the extract as a gargle to kill bacteria in their mouth.

Other uses include:

• the hull extract is used as a dye for hair, skin, and clothing due to the tannins, which have a natural darkening effect.