A traditional plant for skin and digestion

For external use, walnut leaf is appreciated in foot baths, purifying poultices, and hair lotions. For internal use, it is used in regulated preparations due to the presence of powerful active ingredients. Its use is strictly reserved for regulated professional settings.

Description

Cut leaves, green-brown to dark brown in color, characteristic dry odor, bitter and astringent taste.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Common walnut
• Latin name: Juglans regia
• Family: Juglandaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe, Mediterranean basin
• English name: Walnut leaf
• Name in German: Walnussblätter
• Name in Spanish: Leaf of the bean
• Name in Italian: Foglie di noce
• Name in Arabic: أوراق الجوز

Main virtues

Astringent, antiseptic, skin tonic, depurative, mild antifungal, vermifuge (traditional).

Main constituents

Tannins, juglone, flavonoids, phenolic acids, essential oils (traces), naphthoquinones.

Traditional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 teaspoon per cup, infuse for 10 minutes. For professional use only.
• Decoction: 30 g/L for foot baths, hair lotions or compresses for oily or irritated skin.
• Do not use as is without a regulated professional framework.

History and use

In rural tradition, walnut leaves were hung in stables to repel insects, or prepared as a decoction to treat ringworm, dandruff, and eczema. Ancient texts also recommend them as a bitter digestive tonic. Its modern use remains regulated by French regulations.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: resealable kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: away from light, humidity and heat.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• List of regulated plants – ANSM / DGCCRF
• Manuals of traditional European herbal medicine

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