Anti-pain plant, anti-worm, anti-adhesion of platelets, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-toxin
Key effects of walnut skin and leaves:
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.