College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)

Concerned you have parasites? Black Walnut is one of the safest and best deworming agents in the herbal world. Relieve symptoms like gas, bloating, and diarrhea.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

One of the safest and best deworming agents in the herbal world. May also be used as a skin wash for fungal and other infections. As with most anti-parasites, what kills the parasite could harm the host. Use with caution.

Metabolic Nature of Black Walnut

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other

Downward

DOWNWARD

Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Black Walnut
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Stimulant Laxative

STIMULANT-LAXATIVE

Stimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativ

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Antifungal

STRONG ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

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Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Antiviral

ANTIVIRAL

Herbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Dries Mouth

DRIES-MOUTH

Makes the mouth feel dry, or pasty.

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Anti Prolactin

ANTI-PROLACTIN

Reduces prolactin, a female hormone that suppresses the uterus, fertility, menstruation.

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Chelates

CHELATES

Binds to toxins such as heavy metals making them more soluble for elimination by the body.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Black Walnut

  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Stimulant-laxative, Anthelminthic, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Chelates

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  • Garlic

    Garlic has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Stimulant-laxative, Antiviral, Chelates

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  • Oregano

    Oregano has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-prolactin

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  • Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

    Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antifungal, Stimulant-laxative

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Anti-prolactin, Antibacterial

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  • Green Tea

    Green Tea has these Actions in Common

    Antiviral, Chelates, Antibacterial

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Anthelminthic, Antibacterial

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antifungal, Styptic

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Antifungal, Antiviral

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  • Turmeric Root (Fresh)

    Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anthelminthic

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anthelminthic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Black Walnut

  • Bilva

    Bilva has these Actions in Common

    Stimulant-laxative, Styptic, Anthelminthic

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  • Vidanga

    Vidanga has these Actions in Common

    Stimulant-laxative, Anthelminthic, Antifungal

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  • Witch Hazel

    Witch Hazel has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antifungal, Styptic

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  • Calendula, Marigold

    Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Antiviral, Styptic

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  • Neem Leaf

    Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Antibacterial, Antifungal

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Anti-prolactin, Antibacterial

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral

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  • Yarrow

    Yarrow has these Actions in Common

    Anti-prolactin, Antifungal, Styptic

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  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-prolactin, Antibacterial, Antiviral

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-prolactin, Antibacterial, Antiviral

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Black Walnut may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Black Walnut may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

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