Benefits and Uses of Black Walnut Hulls

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[@Earth_Rocker]

We have these trees in one of our neighborhood parks. Last year, I saw a guy sitting on the ground hulling the walnuts & placing them in a lg bag. It turns out he was taking the walnuts & leaving the hulls. This year, I will be the one collecting some.😊

[@jody2873]

Yes, God is good ALL the time!

[@Kay-du4ll]

OH!! IMPORTANT POINT HERE! Not many plants like to grow near Black Walnut trees so if anyone is thinking of planting some saplings don't plant them near your garden or anything that you want to grow.

[@homesteadgamer1257]

Oh, that's good to know. Thanks for that tip.

[@ht6684]

Hostas, always hostas. lol Oh and my bleeding hearts thrives by them.

[@Kay-du4ll]

@@ht6684 Wow! Grass and leeks are what grows by ours. That's it. I gave up on hosta's years ago - the deer love them even though they're not supposed to. And my huge bleeding heart plant this year is one sprig of blossomed hearts - all the foilage eaten by deer. LOL

[@kathrynralli4557]

Some people hate them because of just that. They do keep bugs away.

[@melaniewhite3300]

We have always used the hulls when they are green and rub the hulls on ringworm when the kids were growing up. It would kill/treat the ringworm faster than using iodine from the store..

[@klfrantzen8745]

I made a tincture of halved black walnuts when they were in the green stage last year, letting them sit for 6 months. After I started the tincture, I contracted Lymes disease. After the initial doxycycline round I went to a chiropractor who specializes in Lymes treatments. He gave me a tincture to take for a month, then off for 2 weeks and then again for a month. The main herb was green black walnut, followed by clove then wormwood. It is a rather expensive treatment developed by a famed Lymes doctor in the region. This helped me recover very well from the illness that had basically taken me out for the whole summer. I live in Wisconsin In a high Lymes area, and unfortunately got it again this year. I took the 14 days of Doxy again. I don't think I would ever leave that out despite trying to stay natural. And I immediately started taking my own black walnut and clove tincture. I was back to normal in just a few days.

[@judithsmith9319]

The beauty of using it for dyeing wool it does not need a mordant! One less task. The varying colors are the different chemicals or minerals, such as a copper pot or iron pot. Adding ammonia etc. Fun to experiment

[@marywnz2no]

What a cool thing. Nature is so awesome. We dont need all those chemicals to make things beautiful God gave it too us.

[@pinschrunner]

Hello Heidi! I was prohibited from chatting or commenting for the past 6 months. I've been here, just silent

[@RainCountryHomestead]

They put you in youtube jail?

[@katie7748]

They do it to me all the time but dang, 6 months?!

[@loboalamo]

Happens to me too. ☀️

[@Kay-du4ll]

Yikes! Maybe that's why I have issues some times with commenting. I've never gotten a notice from them though.

[@humantiger72]

I was there for years

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

I have black walnut trees. My yard at times becomes hazardous with those very hard walnuts, but I am going to collect and start using it. ❤ thanks

[@Kay-du4ll]

"There's probably a lot of food we shouldn't be eating"....That made me laugh!! So so true!! We have a couple trees and darn, those hulls are usually loaded with worms so I haven't done much with them. When they first drop off the tree is doesn't appear to have worms, but I believe they get in there during the growing phase. I researched it years ago and can't really remember how that worked. Also, wear gloves if working with them - they stain big time!! This may be the year that I give it a go. I've always wanted to try it as a hair dye. (Yes....I'm still dying my hair - I want to stop and just go all grey, but haven't taken that leap yet! LOL) Great video as always! God bless!!

[@valeriebennett1011]

Just do it!! 😂 I stopped getting my hair dyed 5 years ago. I have gained time and money by going gray. I earned every single one of these gray hairs and I'm proud of them! 😅

[@Kay-du4ll]

​@@valeriebennett1011 Well, here we go again. I replied to this yesterday. A long drawn out reply and now I see it isn't here. So I'll reply in a condensed version: Thankfully I dye my own hair so it's not as expensive. And really the only reason I was still dying it was because of my son. I'm an older mom and this kid continually laughs in his sleep. I asked him when he was about 4 or 5 yrs old if he ever had a nightmare. he said he did but wouldn't tell me what it was about. I finally got it out of him a couple days later - he said, "I dreamt that you decided not to color your hair anymore and your hair was all gray!". He's almost 18 now, so I think I'm safe in going grey! LOLOL Edited to see if my reply will stick this time.

[@jodylagos4543]

Dang I have so many black walnuts. I am going to do this today and try it. Thank you so much

[@jodylagos4543]

I would love to trade for things I don't have yet lol

[@marywnz2no]

LOL I love this comment. I also say Dang hahahahahahaha

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

Great timing! I've finally located the general area of our walnut trees. This year I'm gonna beat the squirrels to them! Thanks for everything you do, Heidi!

[@hearthecrysofthecrusaders3357]

Found out last year my elderly neighbor had a walnut tree.A lot of trees thru out my town and people let them just fall from the trees.The squirrels and other animals do not touch them until the hauls rot away, then they will grab the nuts, I left all her nuts that was to high for me to reach, for the squirrels , they stayed on the ground until all the hauls had rotted and late in the fall the squirrels finally started to get them.

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

Thanks for that info! I've noticed a green hull here and there, and remnants of shells, but have yet to see a walnut fully intact in the yard. They may all be falling in the woods instead of in our yard along the telling where I've seen the pieces. The woods are very dense here and full of briars and poison Ivy, so I was hoping to avoid having to fetch them out of there.

[@TheGabster111]

Awesome info! I make my own tinctures, powder. Great to gargle when sore throat. I use as part of my parasite cleanse regimen!

[@user-rf1zf5jb9c]

We have a black walnut tree in our yard and I never thought to grind the hulls into powder. I have only used it to make a tincture for parasite cleanse. Thanks for another great idea. I will try to steal some more from the squirrels this year. They really don't like to share with me and every time I try to take some and hide them to dry, they find them and take them back. It is the funniest thing. Just when I think I have found a good spot, they will find it too. I finally managed last year to succeed.

[@marywnz2no]

Is is not so great when we discover we have such an awesome resource right under our nose. 😀

[@debbiekrueger5576]

Poisonous to horses! Just to let others to be aware! Thanks for all your info!

[@valerieescabi6104]

Heidi God is good all the time. Hallelujah.💖🙏🏻

[@kathrynralli4557]

I couldn't agree more. Be careful. I LOVE the smell of the green spring fruit. I only found it last year in West Virginia. My dog got covered in fleas and ticks. I put it all over him and he turned orange but boy, it killed every bug! I love them.

[@jst2708]

Just wanted to thank you for all you do. I listen very carefully as you say the most helpful thing in passing. Such as hair loss if taking too much vitamin D. That was just what I needed

[@lloydcollins6477]

I love my blackwalnuts and maple syrup or honey! Collect the honey and nuts in the fall... No human hands have touched!

[@NuggetFarm2011]

Perfect timing with this video, Heidi! I love how God works. I was just watching your chicken videos for the past couple of days per your request and have been considering purchasing black walnut hull powder for my girls. Thank you again for all your help! Have a blessed day!😊

[@monagriggs6352]

We have Black Walnut trees on our property Heidi & thank you for sharing this information with us 🥰

[@marking-time-gardens]

Thank you Heidi for another great video! Will be checking out your playlist on herbs and such! Blessings on your day Kiddo!🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿

[@dianewilliamsbarbour4336]

We have black walnut trees all over our property. Last year we even allowed a families children come and picks bags of them. I will definitely be picking them myself this year. Thanks for the information.

[@DeniseTinajero-ow9pd]

Love all your very useful information thanks for everything

[@monagriggs6352]

Thank you Heidi for all this great information 🥰💞🙏💞

[@marywnz2no]

Great idea in the coffee. I make a nutrified coffee creamer weekly. I think I will try this. Ooh and the chickens yaaay. Thanks Heidi.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

I found this very interesting. I know they grow around here, I just have to find one. We planted 3 saplings out front and our neighbor wasn’t sure if they are pecan or walnut, so we planted them about 75 ft away from the raised beds in case they are walnuts. One of Mike’s friends from work brought in a bag of black walnuts, but nobody liked them. His friend said “ good, more for me!” I like that you feed it to your chickens. I need to research to see if it’s safe for the goats and sheep. Thanks! Shalom!

[@utopicconfections5257]

I have 3 black walnut trees and have wanted to do more with them. One year, near the end of syrup season, we tapped the trees. The syrup tasted like butterscotch. I tried to pickle green walnuts one year, but I didn't care for those, and once I tried to make a green walnut tincture but it was lost to the fridge, and I think I tossed it (maybe a labeling problem on my end). Maybe I missed it, but what time of the year would you collect the walnuts, right as they're falling or would last years walnuts on the ground now be okay? Thanks for the ways on using it - I think I'll give it a go in coffee that sounds delicious.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I did not think to look that part up and add it so I am not sure.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

It’s interesting that you tapped the trees. It will be a long time before our trees are large enough to tap, but by then we’ll know if we have pecans or walnuts. Ours are only about 3 ft tall right now. They were given to us.

[@Zinniaqueen]

Great info thanks! I’ve used black walnut for parasites but I didn’t know how many other benefits it has!

[@trinashumblehomestead]

Wow another wealth of knowledge I did not even think about! that! My neighbor's mom has a black walnut tree. So I just messaged her and asked me to save the hulls for me. Thanks again Heidi! I love learning new things to add to my apothecary!

[@JudyKerr-uf4ge]

Hi. Love it

[@gilbertcammarn874]

This one is new to me. Interesting 🤔.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi! 😊 I used to have a black walnut in the background. When some disease or bug came through some years back, I wasn't upset that it got ours too. They're messy! 😄 I did dye a piece of fabric though just for the experience and, if you can get into those shells, they're the sweetest nuts I ever tasted! It's definately one of those, 'If I'd have known then what I know now ...' 🙂 Blessings! 💜

[@sarahgrooms5606]

I heard you can mix walnut hulls and avocado oil in a jar for a month to use as a rub for pain. Have you heard of this? I am trying it to see if it works.

[@margaretpollard2179]

Thanks Heidi! Always good information! Shalom!

[@loboalamo]

Heidi’s lab.

[@reginafetty6374]

This is good to know. We have a black walnut tree. Never have really used it for anything. Will be trying this.

[@sandrasstitches]

Thank you for taking the time to learn and share such valuable information 🌳

[@jenmag0313]

Thanks for the helpful information. I made iodine last year for the first time and now I am excited to make black walnut powder. The benefits sound amazing!

[@patriciariddle2997]

This is fascinating! We have two huge black walnut trees and we find them annoying. The squirrels like to gather them and hide them everywhere. Plus the ground around the trees is not conducive to gardens. I also do not like eating walnuts, even if I could get them open. But I would definitely like to make a tincture out of them. This fall I will start collecting them for this purpose. Thanks for the great info!

[@jrae6608]

Thanks Heidi, wasn’t aware of this. Have used them as dyes only. Had a lot last year, hope the same this year. Thanks again

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤❤

[@ELOAAMinistries]

Lovely! Is it OK if I share /tag this link on my black walnut video!!! I only share people I trust! Especially with black walnut! Blessings

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sure :)

[@momsaccount3069]

Wow awesome info once again. My neighbor has a blk walnut tree . Guess I'll be harvesting some as soon as they're ready. God bless you 😇 you're a god send.

[@homesteadgamer1257]

Oh wow, I had no idea they had so many uses. I'd only heard of using them for dyes or for parasites. I think I need to start taking a little bit daily.

[@lauritan66]

Interesting video, I love the unshelled walnuts that are for sale in most grocery stores in November and December. I don’t know if they are the “Black” variety, the shell is a kind of tan/beige. I would love to have a Black Walnut Tree. Supposedly, they once thrived as far south as South Georgia/North Florida USA. Our big “cash crop” nut in this area are Pecans. When I was growing up some of the locals would pay their annual property taxes with pecans they gathered in the Fall.

[@Almosta-farm]

Wonderful information. Thank you❤

[@kathysnavely1802]

God Bless!

[@soniahenney9827]

Thank you for another informative video. Much appreciated!

[@MichaelR58]

Good informational video, thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@darleneschreiber9415]

Great stuff...thank you!

[@kleineroteHex]

We have a tree 2 houses down, the squirrels enjoy them! I collected some years ago, but they all had little worms in - guess the alcohol would make short of them😅

[@monagriggs6352]

Hey Heidi 🥰💞🙏💞

[@RastafariNation]

Lovely video

[@sergeb957]

Thank you

[@trulylynn9941]

I use black walnut for my dog with artemisia for all worms including heart worms!

[@dominicchou5033]

Link to the hulls you bought sister? Thank you for this more in-depth information on black walnut, great to know!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

One reason I did not put the specific link is because it has jumped up in price quite a bit since I last purchased, you may be able to find some for less: amzn.to/4bm1htm

[@darlatobin2240]

Great video! Thanks Heidi! One question, maybe dumb LOL, but, do you add it to the coffee grounds and steep it? Or just mix the powder straight into already made coffee, like you would add a sweetener?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I had considered doing that but Patrick is very particular about not having ANY added flavors in his coffee and he can always tell, no matter how subtle, so I just add the powder directly to my mug, just a pinch

[@brendaogle-em7if]

Very very interesting. I actually have black walnut trees so something else for me to try however how in tge

[@marywnz2no]

Im not sure on the research but I remember reading something about dogs and walnut hulls not being so great but i will let you guys dig into that. Just wanted to mention.

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariadi1069]

Hi. Thank you for all the advice you are giving out. What is the name for the dark brown powder you drink in the morning. I think is from Amazon? Thank you.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The black walnut hull powder? Yes, you can find it on Amazon amzn.to/4a5uYxL

[@susankarnes2100]

Hi Heidi, just curious what herb can be used as a blood thinner or to clear arteries of plaque? I've tried researching it but haven't found much info on it. Ty for any ideas. Love and save all ur videos, Patrick's also. May God Bless you and your family and keep you all safe. ❤🙏👍🇺🇲

[@zettal2316]

Beets are famous for the heart ❤️ Perhaps for multiple purposes with the heart...

[@amitamodzelewski3425]

I am interested in the resurch you found on using black walnuts hulls for warts. I recently made a tincture. Wondering if a paste is better for the warts.

[@judithsmith9319]

Green hulls are for parasite killing tincture, black hulls have the iodine properties. Soak green hulls in brandy for 3 days! Yes only 3 days... Srain and bottle for parasite use.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The active compound that helps with parasites, juglone, does not disappear when the hulls are black so both are effective

[@toimccormick9405]

🙏🏼

[@tbone9194]

There is a black walnut tree Ata near park. Migth stop by and get some. Do they need to be ripe or green from the branch?

[@brendaogle-em7if]

How are the hulls ground up ???

[@shayisrael6137]

If you look to find any scientific research showing the hulls are a rich source of iodine please share because i couldnt find any. I think its a wives tale that they are a high source of iodine.

[@heathersundstrom7476]

Did you ever finish the community quilt project?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes and I have done a few videos on it. Here is the full length one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZm7mX-ljtdpaac

[@jst2708]

Heidi. Do you mean the black stuff that you pull off the nut itself or the walnut shell? We just found out we have a black walnut tree in the back of our fence line.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The part around the shell that starts green but turns black as it oxidizes

[@jst2708]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy day to answer. Have a blessed day !

[@joycewedel9084]

Maybe one day you could do a video called " Tinctures, Extracts, Essential Oils & Herbal made Vinegars for your dogs??? ". That would be interesting & good to know if their safe for our pets. I haven't seen a video on KZbin about all these things on just one video or all together I mean. I bet it'd get ALOT of views & most people have at least 1 dog & more at shelters, kennels & breeders, pet shops & Holistic Veterinarians.

[@pammohler3253]

🌸🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌸

[@karenw9996]

Are there any concerns with staining, of the skin when used topically, or of the teeth/mouth when taking internally?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I did notice my teeth getting noticeably darker so I stopped using it in my coffee on such a regular basis.

[@Delladaisy]

How would you grind those up to use as a powder

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Coffee grinder, blender or gain mill

[@Delladaisy]

Thank you

[@Delladaisy]

Thank you

[@justbychance7012]

Have you heard of Dr. Patrick Jones?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Heard of him, yes

[@wiremanibew]

He has a great course for learning

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@wiremanibew So I have heard and there are many out there. I am one that prefers to compile information from many sources and learn through experience and in my own time.

[@justbychance7012]

I totally agree!! Your spot on with information. I was just asking if you heard of him. I figured you have. Getting info from many resources is best!! I'm glad you keep doing what you do. Thank you!!

[@stryk3rkaos]

Good afternoon! Do you, by chance, have a way to save your videos without using Google? Just a long-term shtf backup? Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have all my videos saved both on Rumble and on an extremal hard drive

[@Lori-lt1uo]

2 questions- you mentioned that black walnuts are a good source of iodine, so if someone is allergic to iodine in seafood, should they stay clear of black walnuts, too? Also, if the tincture is added to coffee, is it less effective? TIA

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Not being a doctor nor an expert in iodine, I cannot say as there are different types of iodine and it is possible what comes from a plant product may be different so I suggest doing a bit of research into that

[@homesteadgamer1257]

Do you know if the oil would have the same amount of benefits, or are there benefits the actual hulls have the oil can't offer?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I think it would really depend on how you plan to use it. For me, oils are something I use topically and extracts made with other solvents I use internally

[@wenicudjoe7324]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I have a full grain bag of black walnut from my trees. What if I give it to my Animals s it Safe??

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While I know it is safe for chickens, I recommend looking it up for all animals as one person has said it is not safe for horses so this could mean it may not be safe for other animals

[@joycewedel9084]

Where did you buy your ground black walnut? Didn't see it in your description box below. Ty very much.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Part of the reason I did not share it is because it has gone up in price considerably and I am trying to get away from Starwest brand but cannot find it in Frontier. amzn.to/4a5uYxL

[@joycewedel9084]

Great video especially since my 2 neighbors have black walnut trees. My dog has a mild candido problem and itching so can I put some of this in his food? Also.... Can dogs have a few drops of tincture if it's made with vodka?? I doubt it but not 100% sure. Ty Heidi!

[@joycewedel9084]

OR....maybe make some with coconut oil to rub on my pets outside body & a little inside his itchy ears. ???? Ty again Heidi!

[@Maddy_might]

This is one of the "medicinals" I need to find. Black walnut has such a bad rep that people don't grow it.

[@joycewedel9084]

Curious...... Since this gets rid of parasites do you think that this would be good as an insect repellent & kill insects if sprayed on them? Thinking about making some with the peel/hulls with some Dawn dishsoap OR rubbing alcohol.

[@insanebeatjunkie]

yes

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

Those hulls have to be really dirty and contaminated how do you sanitize them before throwing the alcohol to them?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I think people are a little too conditioned to being afraid of a little dirt and besides, a spirit like vodka would kill any undesirable things.

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

@@RainCountryHomestead I'm not afraid of dirt at all however I am very worried about our world of sprays and hashtags all through the sky.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Understandable. I would assume one could wash in vinegar. Remember, I do not have a walnut tree, I only have been using the powder so I am really not the one to ask how best to clean them

[@deborahdean8867]

FYI, if you use the black walnut for parasites, you must use them when they are GREEN . Green black walnut hulls

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The active compound that helps with parasites, juglone, does not disappear when the hulls are black so both are effective

[@deborahdean8867]

@@RainCountryHomestead that's not from what I've heard from herbalists specializing in internal parasites. I mentioned it because it's something they emphasize over and over. But it's easy to find the green ones, they're just fresher on the ground before they turn dark. I dont know why they say use the green hull for worms/parasites, but they do. The ones who specialize in worm formulations anyway.

[@anon0926]

Thanks… do you know how to use the for parasites?

[@deborahdean8867]

@@anon0926 I think a tincture is usually made from the black walnut hulls when they are green. So you'd crack them open and clean them, and then make a tincture with the hulls with alcohol . I believe the mature hulls that are past green are also used for a purpose but I forget what. But it's a tincture that's made. You could also grind them to a fine powder and take it by capsule I imagine. As to dosage, it's a certain number of drops a day for 6 weeks, then a break and repeat. There is alot of material out there for paracite recipies with dosage and length of treatment. In fact, a book called The Cure For All Diseases by Hulda Clark has very good information on paracite cleanse particulars.

[@roses6876]

Perfect timing for you to do this video since the fear porn has begun on bird flu. They are slaughtering chickens and cows since some cats died after drinking milk. Here we go again 🤬

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Ugh!

[@sandrad518]

Not sure, but I heard that flu was one that was tinkered with to make more contagious, etc. I don't remember where I heard it or what the context was.

[@roses6876]

@@sandrad518 I have heard from several sources that the v was "man made" which would make them be able to cross species like that. Now we know how to deal with all those nasty little bugs. But I am worried about the food supply chains. Chicken, eggs, beef, and milk, I'm sure the pigs will catch it too. 🤦‍♀

[@shelleymitchell7912]

hey sista the crowning glory is looking glorious x

[@shelleymitchell7912]

happy thursday sista