Juglans cinerea

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Common name: 
Walnut
(DerMarderosian, Beautler, 2005, p.1171)

Latin binomial:
Juglans cinerea 
(Hoffman, 2003, p.394)

Family: 
Juglandaceae
(DerMarderosian, Beautler, 2005, p.1171)

Parts used:
Leaves and fruit husks

(DerMarderosian, Beautler, 2005, p.1171)

Active constituents:

• Essential fatty acids- Alpha linoleic acid and linoleic acid
• Juglone
• Glycoside beta-hydrojuglone
• Caffeic acid
• Ellagic acid 
• Hyperin
• Kaempferol
• Tannins
• Iron
• Zinc
• Sodium
• Selenium
• Magensium
• Copper
• Phosphorus
• Vitamins E and C

(DerMarderosian, Beautler, 2005, p.1171)

Indications:

• Strong laxative (Hoffman, 2003, p.394)
• Used for treating rickets
• Glandular disturbances
• Tonic restorative
• Disinfectant
• Skin disorders
• Blisters and ulcers

(DerMarderosian, Beautler, 2005, p.1171) 

Contraindications:
Known allergy
(DerMarderosian, Beautler, 2005, p.1171) 

Dosage:
External application- 2-6 g per day


References:
 
Hoffman, D (2003) Medical herbalism; the science and practice of herbal medicine. Healing arts press: Vermont.

D     DerMarderosian, A., & Beutler, J., (2005). The review of natural products 4^th edition                       Wolters Kluwer Health.