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Black Walnut
Herbalists classify black walnut as an
astringent because it is rich in tannins, which have toning
properties. Black walnut’s fame in folk herbology is due to its
cleansing properties. The ancient Greeks used the hulls of black
walnut to support the intestinal system and the skin. The unripe
hulls of the black walnut contain vitamin C and the trace
minerals chromium and iodine.
The Veterinary Botanical Medicine
Association recommends: Alcohol tincture: 1-2 drops per lb
divided daily, Dried herb: 15-20mg BID.
In her book The Encyclopedia of Natural
Pet Care, CJ Puotinen lists a recipe on page 172 for an
Insect/Tick Repellent Spray that includes Black Walnut:
20 drops
geranium, palmarosa or opopanax oil
3 drops citronella oil
3 drops rosemary or
lavender
oil
3 drops
clove oil
1 tablespoon bay rum or bay
tincture
1 tablespoon
black walnut hull
tincture
Mix together, then add to 1 cup
of water,
aloe vera gel
or a combination of both.
CJ Puotinen also lists a recipe (p. 378 of
The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care) for an earwash that
includes Black Walnut:
1/8 teaspoon
lavender
1 tablespoon calendula tincture
1 tablespoon
black walnut
tincture
1 tablespoon Echinacea tincture
Add to 1 cup of
aloe vera juice or
gel
and mix well.
Additional Links:
Black Walnut Fact Sheet
Natural
Rearing
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