Black Walnut Leaf

A deciduous hardwood tree up to 100 feet tall with rough furrowed bark. The alternate, pinnately, compounded leaves have a distinctive odor when bruised. Male and female flowers grow in separate catkins. The nut, is covered with a green pulp coating while on the tree, turning black when it has fallen on the ground or stored. Found in moist well-drained soil throughout the U.S. and Canada. The sweet nuts are enjoyed raw and in a variety of dishes. It is a anti-fungal, tonic & vermifuge. The inner bark of the tree is a mild laxative. UPC: 084783001171. Origin(s): Bulgaria, United States. Latin Name(s): Juglans nigra. Also known as: American Walnut. Plant Part(s) Used: Leaf. Appearance: Green. Aroma: Leafy, senna-like, pleasant. Taste: Slightly bitter. GMO Status: Non-GMO. Allergen: None. Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives. Applications / Preparations: Can be put into capsules, pastes, slurries, washes, compresses, baths or infused as an herbal extract. For cosmetic use