*purchased organic herb*

Black Walnut Hull (Juglans Nigra)

Taste: Astringent, Acrid, Fragrant Bitter

Energetics: Drying, Cooling, Stimulating/Relaxant (depending on location of the body)

Actions: Antiseptic, Astringent, Laxative, Emetic, Anti-Fungal, Antihemorrhagic, Stimulating Hepatic, Vermifuge, Diaphoretic, Alterative, Inflammation Modulating

Affinities: Cardiovascular System, Gastrointestinal System, Integumentary System, Endocrine System, Nervous System

Preparations: Tincture, Decoction

Contraindications: This is a lower dose remedy, as it can act as a sedative to the circulation of the heart. Not to be used during pregnancy or for prolonged periods of time. Caution should be taken when one suffers from chronic gastro-intestinal conditions.

Herb-Drug Interaction: When taken with other prescription medications it can decrease their effectiveness. No interactions noted.