Black Walnut NPN: 80055248 Community Medicine at the University of
Arizona’s College of Medicine, writes that
• Black Walnut is traditionally used in
Herbal Medicine to help expel
intestinal worms
(vermifuge/anthelmintic) and help
eliminate ringworm (tinea corporis)
Black Walnut Combo contains (per ml):
• 0.70 ml of black walnut (Juglans
nigra, unripe fruit hull) tincture 1:4
(QCE 175 mg)
• 0.10 ml of spilanthes (Spilanthes
acmella, whole plant) tincture 1:4 (QCE
25 mg)
• 0.07 ml of usnea (Usnea barbata, lichen
thallus) tincture 1:4 (QCE 17.5 mg)
• 0.04 ml of Oregon grape (Berberis
aquifolium, root) tincture 1:4 (QCE 10
mg)
• 0.03 ml of sweet fennel (Foeniculum
vulgare, subsp. vulgare var. dulce, seed)
tincture 1:4 (QCE 7.5 mg)
• 0.03 ml of white atractylodes
(Atractylodes macrocephala, root)
tincture 1:4 (QCE 7.5 mg)
• 0.03 ml of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra,
root & stolon) tincture 1:4 (QCE 7.5
mg)
QCE = Quantity Crude Equivalent
The claims given above are officially
sanctioned by Health Canada for Black
Walnut Combo.
The following is a brief explanation of the
individual herbal ingredients and the various
rationales for their use as found in the
literature:
Black walnut – Black walnut hulls have
been employed from ancient times in both
Western and Eastern medicine to treat
worms and skin diseases.
In her excellent article on black walnut,
Tamara Orr relates that it “is considered to
be an antiseptic, a germicide, a parasitic, and
a laxative… H. Winter Griffith, M.D.,
black walnut hull does indeed help with a
variety of health conditions, from ridding
the body of intestinal parasites and
tapeworms to reducing constipation and
healing skin conditions like acne, canker
sores, psoriasis, and other fungal
infections.”i associate professor of Family
and
Black walnut works better against Candida,
remarks herbal botanist James Duke, than a
commonly prescribed antifungal drug.ii
Spilanthes – Health writer Alison Cullen
remarks that, “Research has confirmed the
antifungal activity of Spilanthes, especially
against the Trichophyton species of fungi
responsible for athlete’s foot infections.”iii
Usnea – Physician and herbalist Rudolf
Weiss points out that usnic acid, the bitter
principle in usnea, has been shown to have
“marked antibiotic properties. Even in high
dilutions it inhibits the growth of such
dangerous bacteria as Salmonella typhosa,
which causes typhoid fever.”iv This valuable
herb also has immunostimulatory properties.
The German Commission E has approved
the use of usnea for mild inflammations of
the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.
Oregon grape – The Eclectic physicians
saw this as an alterative herb for the
treatment of a sluggish liver. It is a bile
stimulant that exerts a strong tonic action on
the liver and gall bladder. Herbalist Michael
Tierra notes that Oregon grape “is used as a
gentle hepatic-biliary stimulant. By
enhancing the flow of bile through the liver
and gallbladder, the entire function of the
liver is improved. Thus the blood is purified
of toxins.”v
Sweet fennel – The German Commission E
approved the internal use of fennel for
dyspepsias such as mild, spastic
gastrointestinal afflictions, fullness and
flatulence.vi Fennel is considered
antispasmodic, promoting relaxation of the
intestines through the effect it is thought to
have on beta 2 receptors. Herbalist Kerry
Bone notes that a study “found that fennel
appeared to relax smooth muscle by a direct
local activity and to stimulate it via the
sympathetic nervous system.”vii
White atractylodes - In addition to its
immune-enhancing benefits, atractylodes
acts to support good appetite, as well as
improving the digestion of food and
absorption of nutrients. One study found that
atractylodes improved cancer cachexia
(wasting).viii
Licorice: Licorice is the great harmonizer in
TCM. A great number of traditional
formulas utilize licorice for this purpose, in
order to reduce the potential toxicity of
some ingredients while also amplifying the
therapeutic properties of them all. Licorice
improves adrenal function.
Combination rationale: The herbs in this
formula work together in a well-matched
synergy, each with its complementary and
reinforcing strengths. The lead ingredient,
black walnut, is a particularly strong
antiparasitic and antifungal agent.
When faced with parasitic or fungal
infections, consider our carefully formulated
Black Walnut Combo as a natural
therapeutic alternative. Deep Immune® is
beneficial in conjunction with Black
Walnut Combo, especially for those with a
weakened immune system. Also consider
BulkLax™ to improve elimination of killed
fungal and parasitic materials from the
colon, for its probiotic function in helping to
re-establish healthy bacterial flora in the gut,
and for the bentonite component of the
formula which absorbs toxins from the gut.
Recommended Dose: Adults: Take 2 ml
(60 drops) three times daily, in a little water,
on an empty stomach.
Duration of Use: For occasional use only.
For use beyond 14 days, consult a health
care practitioner.
The regimen should be two weeks on, then
TWO weeks off, followed by two weeks on,
for a total of SIX weeks.
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health
care practitioner if symptoms worsen or
persist.
Contraindications: Do not use: if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding; if you are allergic
to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/Carrot
family; if you have liver or gallbladder
disorders.
Known Adverse Reactions:
Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been
known to occur; in which case, discontinue
use. Discontinue use if you develop
symptoms of liver trouble.
i
T B Orr, “Black walnut”, Better Nutrition,
1999, Vol. 61, Issue 3, found online at:
http://tinyurl.com/2ppnd9
ii
James Duke, The Green Pharmacy, Emmaus,
PA: Rodale, 1997, p. 203.
iii
Alison Cullen, “Herbs for Healthy Living:
Spilanthes”, found online at:
http://tinyurl.com/lygy8c7
iv
Rudolf Fritz Weiss, Herbal Medicine.
Beaconsfield, UK: Beaconsfield Publishers,
1988, p. 49.
v
Michael Tierra, The Way of Herbs, New York:
Pocket Books, 1998, pp. 173-174.
vi
Mark Blumenthal et al., ed., The Complete
German Commission E Monographs, Austin,
TX: American Botanical Council, 1998, p. 129.
vii
Kerry Bone, A Clinical Guide to Blending
Liquid Herbs, St. Louis, MO: Churchill
Livingstone, 2003, p. 207.
viii
Liu Y, Ye F, Qiu GQ, Zhang M, Wang R, He
QY, Cai Y. [Effects of lactone I from Atractylodes
macrocephala Koidz on cytokines and proteolysis-
inducing factors in cachectic cancer patients] Di Yi
Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao. 2005 Oct;25(10):1308-11.