My black walnut oil is made using fresh (green) black walnut hulls. I steep these in avocado oil & all water content is removed with very low heat (black walnut is sensitive to high heat). I make this oil in varying steps, to get as much juglone as possible, which is heat, light & air sensitive. The oil is refrigerated until sold, to preserve the freshness & compounds of the plant, which are prone to degradation compared to other plants. The finished oil is a beautiful, earthy green color. Made on 9/6/25. *Please note: this can stain! Keep away from light colored clothing, and do not use on open wounds, as the juglone can be irritating or sting. For external use only.
Ingredients: fresh (green) black walnut hulls, avocado oil
People mainly use black walnut for parasitic infections, but it is also anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties. The juglone has the anti parasitic properties, which can be applied to ringworm & other parasitic skin infections.
Ramblings on black walnut:
Black walnut is another scent that reminds me of childhood... traipsing through fields and woods in fall. It always brings a smile to my face! I used to live in an area with loads of black walnuts, so I tried harvesting them to eat one year. It was trial and error, but I figured out that that it's an extremely messy process, and without nutcracking devices (I used a hammer over cement!) also a very tedious process:) The nuts were really good though! I would do it again if I had the proper equipment & more time.... maybe someday:) The green hulls can be used for dying material, which is also something I would like to try, because I really love the green hue these make. I also learned that there are a good amount of plants that will still grow near black walnuts, so don't fret if you still want to garden. Plus, there are always raised beds:) The hulls can also be used to make a tea. Makes sense as once heated, the flavor becomes somewhat sweet. It's always amazing to me when a plant will do a 180 in flavor or color after being heated:) Similar to dandelion, that bitterness, once roasted, takes on a whole different flavor.
Black walnut oil is one of the ingredients in my parasite balm, found here:
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