Walnut (Juglans regia) Health Benefits

Walnut Juglans regia also known commonly as Jupiter's Nut and Common Walnut is an effective herb for cleansing the blood and intestinal disorders as well as constipation and lack of appetite. It has also be shown to be an effective remedy against jaundice and diabetes.

Walnut Juglans regia Remedies To Treat Various Ailments

Walnut Juglans regia leaves when added to the bath have been shown to be beneficial in treating scrofula, rickets, caries and swellings of the bones and for festering toe and finger nails

Walnut Juglans regia decoction when used in baths is also used to treat acne, festering ezcema, sweaty feet and leucorhoea. The Walnut decoction when used as a mouthwash is effetive in treating inflamed gums, throat and larynx.. This decoction is also an excellent remedy for headlice. The fresh leaves are used to repel insects.

Walnut Juglans regia unripe nuts are picked (a pin should easily run through them) and used to prepare a delightful cordial, which cleanses stomach, liver and blood, strengthens weak stomachs and improves foul intestines. It is an excellent remedy for thick blood.

How Walnut Juglans regia Is Prepared To Treat Various Ailments

Used As A Walnut Juglans Regia Infusion

• 100 grams of Walnut leaves are added to a bath to treat acne, rickets and other ailments mentioned above. The double amount is used for a strong decoction.
• To prepare a Walnut Cordial approximately 20 unripe nuts are quartered, put into a wide-necked bottle and 1 litre of rye whisky is poured over them so that they are covered by 2 to 3 finger widths. Well stoppered, the bottle is kept in the sun or in a warm place for 2 to 4 weeks.The liquid is strained and bottled. According to need — 1 teaspoonful is taken. To make it palatable one can add half an orange and a small piece of vanilla pod.