Juglans regia Walnut (Juglandaceae) Deciduous tree

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Juglans regia
Walnut
Deciduous tree
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The Juglans regia plant species is found in E. Europe to N. Asia. More or less naturalized in S. Britain. It is a member of the Juglandaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Walnut.

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Latin Name:  Juglans regia
Common Name:  Walnut
Family:  Juglandaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  20

Habitat:  Forests in the Himalayas, preferring a northerly aspect in the west but a southerly or westerly aspect in the east of the range[144].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are alterative, anthelmintic, antiinflamatory, astringent and depurative[9, 218]. They are used internally the treatment of constipation, chronic coughs, asthma, diarrhoea, dyspepsia etc[9]. The leaves are also used to treat skin ailments and purify the blood[9, 218]. They are considered to be specific in the treatment of strumous sores[240]. Male inflorescences are made into a broth and used in the treatment of coughs and vertigo[218]. The rind is anodyne and astringent[147]. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and anaemia[238]. The seeds are antilithic, diuretic and stimulant[218]. They are used internally in the treatment of low back pain, frequent urination, weakness of both legs, chronic cough, asthma, constipation due to dryness or anaemia and stones in the urinary tract[176]. Externally, they are made into a paste and applied as a poultice to areas of dermatitis and eczema[176]. The oil from the seed is anthelmintic[218]. It is also used in the treatment of menstrual problems and dry skin conditions[238]. The cotyledons are used in the treatment of cancer[218]. Walnut has a long history of folk use in the treatment of cancer, some extracts from the plant have shown anticancer activity[218]. The bark and rootbark are anthelmintic, astringent and detergent[218, 240]. The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Oversensitive to ideas and influences' and 'The link-breaker'[209].

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