Guest guest Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I have been told many times by Doc Shillington that Black Walnut Hull tinctures are high in iodine...here is an eval about Black Walnut Hulls...I have highlighted several sections in red concerning iodine. I am going to drink green drinks and add iodine to my diet. KathyMExcerpts from Nutritional Herbology Black walnut tones and helps heal inflamed tissues. It is also said to be effective in enhancing the elimination of various microbes from the bowel. Herbalists also recognize it as a thyroid stimulant since it is relatively rich in the trace mineral iodine. Black walnut has traditionally been used to treat hemorrhoids, intestinal worms, wounds and bruises. Black walnut is typical of astringent plants. Its action is based on its tannin content. Tannins work topically to tone the body tissues they come in contact with. They function by precipitating free proteins which are generally present only in damaged and inflamed tissues. The term tannin comes from its use in tanning animal skins. This makes black walnut useful in treating inflammatory conditions of the bowel with special usefulness in treating hemorrhoids. The tannins in black walnut are also thought to encourage the elimination of unwanted microbes in the colon. Herbalists believe that the acidic nature of tannins make life uncomfortable for the alkaline loving yeasts and microbes that can infect the bowel. Acid producing flora like lactobacillus acidophilus seems unaffected by the presence of tannins. The content of iodine in black walnut is greater than most herbs. We have not been able to find any printed history of its use as an iodine supplement. Many herbalists report great success using black walnut to treat thyroid deficiency conditions. Contains astringent compounds that shrink inflamed tissues of the digestive system. It also contains bitter compounds that are antifungal and decrease the secretion of fluids in the digestive system. Black walnut has been used to treat hemorrhoids, inflammatory skin conditions, colitis, intestinal worms and parasites and fevers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Black walnut is fabulous. I have several black walnut trees growing in my yard, and I have used the black hulls for everything from a natural deck stain to natural hair color-good stuff! > > I have been told many times by Doc Shillington that Black Walnut Hull > tinctures are high in iodine...here is an eval about Black Walnut Hulls... > I have highlighted several sections in red concerning iodine. I am going to > drink green drinks and add iodine to my diet. > KathyM > Excerpts from Nutritional > Herbology<http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Nutritional-Herbology?id=XMIWQinr> > > Black walnut tones and helps heal inflamed tissues. It is also said to be > effective in enhancing the elimination of various microbes from the bowel. > Herbalists also recognize it as a thyroid stimulant since it is relatively > rich in the trace mineral iodine. > > Black walnut has traditionally been used to treat hemorrhoids, intestinal > worms, wounds and bruises. > > Black walnut is typical of astringent plants. Its action is based on its > tannin content. Tannins work topically to tone the body tissues they come > in contact with. They function by precipitating free proteins which are > generally present only in damaged and inflamed tissues. The term tannin > comes from its use in tanning animal skins. This makes black walnut useful > in treating inflammatory conditions of the bowel with special usefulness in > treating hemorrhoids. > > The tannins in black walnut are also thought to encourage the elimination > of unwanted microbes in the colon. Herbalists believe that the acidic > nature of tannins make life uncomfortable for the alkaline loving yeasts > and microbes that can infect the bowel. Acid producing flora like > lactobacillus acidophilus seems unaffected by the presence of tannins. > > The content of iodine in black walnut is greater than most herbs. We have > not been able to find any printed history of its use as an iodine > supplement. Many herbalists report great success using black walnut to > treat thyroid deficiency conditions. > > Contains astringent compounds that shrink inflamed tissues of the digestive > system. It also contains bitter compounds that are antifungal and decrease > the secretion of fluids in the digestive system. Black walnut has been used > to treat hemorrhoids, inflammatory skin conditions, colitis, intestinal > worms and parasites and fevers. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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