🌿 Black Walnut Hull (Juglans nigra)

Also known as: Eastern Black Walnut • American Walnut • Herbal Parasite Cleanser
Family: Juglandaceae (Walnut family — not part of the ragweed family)
Origin: Native to North America
Parts used: Green hull (outer shell) and leaf
Primary use: Internal & External

✨ Description

Powerful, earthy, and deeply cleansing, Black Walnut Hull has been cherished for generations as one of nature’s strongest herbal purifiers. Recognized in both Native American and Caribbean herbal traditions, this dark, resinous herb supports digestive balance, skin health, and natural detoxification.

Its outer green hull — rich in iodine, tannins, and juglone — carries a deep, woody aroma and bitter flavor that signals its potency. Traditionally used for cleansing the gut and skin, Black Walnut is both grounding and restorative, helping the body return to its natural equilibrium.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As a cleansing or purifying tonic:

Digestive & Parasite Support: Traditionally used to help maintain a clean, balanced digestive tract and promote a healthy internal environment.
Liver & Gallbladder Support: Stimulates gentle detoxification and bile flow.
Skin & Lymph Health: Used internally or externally for blemishes, eczema, and other skin impurities associated with sluggish elimination.
Natural Mineral Source: Contains iodine and trace minerals that help nourish tissues during cleansing.

Directions (Internal Use):
Steep ½–1 teaspoon of dried hull or leaf in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes.
Strain and drink 1 cup up to twice daily for up to 7 days.
For deeper cleansing, pair with Bizzy (Kola Nut) or Wormwood under herbalist guidance.

💧 External Uses

Apply as a wash or compress for minor skin irritations, fungal issues, or rashes.
Use as a soak or foot bath to refresh and purify the skin.
Add to natural hair rinses to deepen dark tones and clarify the scalp.

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Black Walnut pairs well with other cleansing and detox herbs for a complete internal reset:

Bizzy (Kola Nut) – for rapid toxin removal and gut cleansing.
Wormwood & Clove – for traditional parasite cleansing formulas.
Dandelion Root – to support the liver and flush waste.
Irish Moss – to remineralize and soothe the body post-cleanse.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Black Walnut Hulls are harvested from wild, mature trees in the American South during late summer while the hulls are still green — the stage when their detoxifying compounds are most active.
They are gently air-dried and milled to preserve the deep brown hue and signature resinous scent that mark true potency.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

Taste: Bitter, earthy, and mineral-rich.
Energetic profile: Cooling, drying, cleansing, and fortifying.
Pairs well with: Wormwood, Clove, Dandelion Root, or Irish Moss.

⚠️ Warnings

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Avoid prolonged or high-dose use; this herb is potent and intended for short-term cleansing cycles.
May stain skin, fabric, or porcelain surfaces.
Those with nut allergies, thyroid conditions, or liver disease should consult a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Deep as the forest and strong as its roots, Black Walnut is a cleanser born from the earth itself. It purifies, strengthens, and protects — a true guardian herb for those seeking renewal and internal balance.

For centuries, it has been part of herbal detox rituals designed to clear what the body no longer needs and restore the calm clarity that follows true cleansing.