Black Walnut Hull

Description

Product Name: Black Walnut Hull

Common name: Black Walnut Hull, Walnut Green Hull, Juglans Hull
Botanical name: Juglans nigra
Origin: Native to North America, especially the eastern and central United States

Description:
Black walnut hull refers to the outer green husk of the black walnut fruit. When fresh, it is green and fleshy, later turning dark brown to black when dried. It has a strong, bitter, and astringent taste and has long been used in traditional Western herbal practices

Black walnut hull can vary in taste depending on harvest stage, origin, and processing method, most especially if its from fully mature dried hulls which can taste milder. Some batches are strongly bitter, while others are milder/with no bitter taste and more earthy/astringent.

The hull is commonly processed into powders, tinctures, extracts, and external herbal preparations. It is especially known in traditional use for cleansing and protective herbal applications, and is also valued for its strong natural pigmentation.

Nutritional Value:

Black walnut hull is not typically consumed for nutrition. It contains beneficial plant compounds such as tannins, juglone, and antioxidants that contribute to its traditional herbal properties.

Composition:

Rich in juglone, tannins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, naphthoquinones, and antioxidants. These active constituents contribute to its strong astringent, antimicrobial, and traditional cleansing properties.

Benefits:

* Traditionally used in external cleansing herbal preparations
* Possesses strong astringent and purifying properties in herbal traditions
* Provides antioxidant protection against oxidative stress
* Traditionally valued for skin cleansing and topical herbal use
* May help support external microbial balance in traditional applications
* Commonly used in traditional Western herbal formulations
* Used in natural dyeing due to strong natural pigmentation

Uses:

* Used in external washes, rinses, and topical herbal preparations
* Prepared as tinctures and extracts for traditional herbal use
* Incorporated into cleansing and purification herbal blends
* Used in natural dyeing and pigment applications
* Applied in traditional Western herbal practices

Precautions:

* For external use unless professionally guided for internal use
* May stain skin, clothing, and surfaces due to strong natural pigment
* Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
* Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult a healthcare professional before use
* Use in moderation and follow proper dilution in external applications

Packaging:

Our herbs are packaged in ziplock bags to avoid spillage.

Storage:

• Keep in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight, and heat
• Store in an airtight container to prevent oxidation and loss of potency

Shelf Life:

• Up to 2 years when stored properly in sealed packaging
• Best potency when consumed within 12–18 months

Note:

No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Product is a natural botanical ingredient; color may vary depending on harvest lot and year.

Disclaimer:

This product is a natural food supplement and not evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have allergies or medical conditions

By purchasing, you acknowledge responsibility for safe and appropriate use.