traditional medicine

Anti-pain plant, anti-worm, anti-adhesion of platelets, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-toxin

Walnut leaves contain approximately 10% tannins, which give them a slightly bitter and astringent taste. Other key compounds include juglone and hydrojuglone. Juglone is an unstable substance that quickly polymerizes and turns brown or black. Juglone is most concentrated in the veins and skin of fresh walnuts and decreases over time, with very low levels in aged leaves.
The reason for the blackening of hands upon contact with fresh walnut skin and leaves is due to juglone and its chemical changes.

Key effects of walnut skin and leaves:

Pain relief, anti-parasitic, anti-platelet adhesion, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, detoxifying, anti-herpes virus, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, free radical scavenger, disinfectant, anti-tumor, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, anti-candida, digestive, diuretic, antifungal, hair dye, hemostatic, herbicide, and insecticide.

Walnut leaves: Anti-diarrheal and beneficial for the skin
Walnut leaves contain around 10% tannins, giving them a slightly bitter and astringent taste. Other key compounds include juglone and hydrojuglone. Juglone is unstable and quickly polymerizes into a brown or black color, and it is found most abundantly in fresh walnut skin and leaves, decreasing over time.

Effects:

Walnut skin is astringent and can be used both internally and externally. Externally, it can be applied as a decoction, ointment, or poultice for healing wounds, soothing eczema, and treating purulent skin infections.
Orally, it has anti-diarrheal properties.
The essential oil and juglone in walnut leaves have antifungal properties.
In folk medicine, walnut leaves are used as an anti-parasitic and blood purifier.
Walnut leaves also have a mild effect on lowering blood sugar levels.

Method and dosage:

For making a decoction: Pour one glass of cold water over 2 grams of crushed walnut leaves and heat it until it reaches a boil. Then, let it steep for 5-10 minutes without boiling further. Strain the mixture and consume. This dosage can be repeated up to three times a day for anti-diarrheal effects or for topical use on skin issues.
For lowering blood sugar: A decoction can be made with 3-7 grams of walnut leaves, divided into two doses and consumed orally daily.
For a skin wash: Add 5 grams of crushed walnut leaves to 200 ml of water, boil for 5 minutes, then strain and let cool. Use the solution topically to treat skin problems.

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