Walnut leaves, chopped, organic

Juglans regia L., leaves cut, controlled organic cultivation/wild collection

Indication

For high blood sugar levels, high milk production, jaundice, diabetes mellitus, blood purifier, externally: for skin inflammations with purulent secretions, psoriasis.

Use

Pour boiling water over 1 - 2 teaspoons of leaves, infuse for 10 minutes and strain.

Medicinal herb description

History:
When you think of walnut, you probably immediately think of the delicious nuts. Yet in naturopathy, walnut leaves are also used for their health-promoting effects.

As early as the Middle Ages, walnut leaves were used to treat parasite and worm infestations. Today, they are mainly used for skin diseases such as acne, sunburn or minor wounds. In addition, walnut leaves also help with excessive sweating on the hands and feet.

How do walnut leaves work?

The reason for the positive properties are the ingredients, such as essential oils, flavonoids and tannins, which are found in the leaves. They have an anti-inflammatory and astringent effect. Astringent means that the proteins in our body are changed by the walnut leaves and thus, for example, wound healing can be promoted.

A study from 2007 examined the chemical composition and effect of walnut leaves and came to the following conclusions:

- The leaves have a strong antioxidant effect, partly because of the flavonoids they contain. They support the body in cell renewal and fight free radicals and oxidative stress.

- The researchers were also able to demonstrate the leaves' antibacterial effect. This could be particularly beneficial in the treatment of bacterial diseases of the digestive and respiratory tracts.

This is how walnut leaves can be used as a remedy

Depending on the application, you can use walnut leaves externally, for example, in the form of bath additives or as poultices. In addition, walnut leaves can also be used internally in the form of a walnut leaf tea. For a cup (about 250 millilitres) of walnut leaf tea, you need one to two teaspoons of dried walnut leaves. Pour boiling water over them and let the tea steep for about ten minutes. Then strain the tea.

By the way: The slightly tart taste of walnut leaves harmonises perfectly with other herbs, so you can also mix walnut leaves with lavender, lemongrass, apple or lemon verbena, for example.