The details of tincturing Black Walnuts husks?

June 28, 2002

Anyone know, for making Black Walnut tincture, do I just throw in the

whole green fruit and cover with liquid? Husk, nut and all? Or do I

open them up? Peel off the husk and use only that? Also must I wait

until they fall off the tree in august or so? Or can I pick them now

and use them?

Any tips would be helpful - thanks

thessa

June 28, 2002

on 6/28/02 3:25 AM, thessakate at thessabelcher wrote:

The way I have always tinctured black walnut is the whole nut but I did cut

them in half first. I have picked them from the tree - and always before

they get too ripe.

Sherry

> Anyone know, for making Black Walnut tincture, do I just throw in the

> whole green fruit and cover with liquid? Husk, nut and all? Or do I

> open them up? Peel off the husk and use only that? Also must I wait

> until they fall off the tree in august or so? Or can I pick them now

> and use them?

> Any tips would be helpful - thanks

> thessa

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

> remedy.

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> Dr. Ian Shillington

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> Dr.IanShillington

>

July 1, 2002

Dear Thessa,

Best is to let them ripen on the tree until after the hull expells the nut. Wait until the hull starts turning color (to black) and then pick and let dry naturally. Do not heat. After they have fully dried and turned all the way black, you can grind, powder, and then tincture using 100 proof vodka. You are using only the hull here.

Love,

Doc

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

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thessakate

herbal remedies

Friday, June 28, 2002 4:25 AM

[herbal remedies] The details of tincturing Black Walnuts husks?

Anyone know, for making Black Walnut tincture, do I just throw in the whole green fruit and cover with liquid? Husk, nut and all? Or do I open them up? Peel off the husk and use only that? Also must I wait until they fall off the tree in august or so? Or can I pick them now and use them?Any tips would be helpful - thanksthessaFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington