Black Walnut and Candida
In one recent study, Black Walnut husks were shown to combat Candida better than any anti-fungal drug. Black Walnut is now found in many over the counter Candida cures, but is also available in concentrated form.
The bark, husk and leaves of the Black Walnut tree have been used as medicine for centuries in North America - the bark for toothache, the inner bark as a laxative, the juice for ringworm and the leaves for bedbugs and mites.
If you can't find Black Walnut in supplement form, look for a Candida supplement like Candida Clear. This contains Black Walnut, Caprylic Acid, Oregano Oil and Pau D'Arco.
How does Black Walnut work?
Black Walnut contains natural tannins that kill parasites, yeast and fungus. Similarly, it is well known in the horticultural world as a danger to other plants.
It alters the pH of your intestine, making it more alkaline and killing parasites and yeasts that prefer an acidic environment. It also contains a chemical named Juglone, which has some antibiotic and antifungal effects.
Other benefits of Black Walnut are in attacking worms and yeast infections. It may also help with lowering blood pressure, thyroid problems, diarrhea, sore throats and asthma.
How do you take Black Walnut?
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For Candida, the best form of Black Walnut to take is the husk (or hull). The nut is harvested when green and then soaked to remove the husk. It is then soaked and the extract removed. It is as an extract that Black Walnut is most effective.
Black Walnut extract is usually sold as a tincture, or alcoholic solution. Don't worry about the alcoholic effect - it is used in such small quantities that this effect is minimal.
Who should not take Black Walnut?
Those who have existing liver or kidney conditions should be careful with Black Walnut as it may irritate these organs. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid taking it, as should those with gastrointestinal conditions other than Candida.
Black Walnut Side Effects
No side effects have been reported in humans taking Black Walnut. It does however contain high levels of tannins, chemicals that have previously been associated with damage to the liver and kidneys.
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