Who am I?

I am a member of the Juglandacea family and I am native to the Himalayas, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia and was cultivated in Europe as early as 100 B.C. I was historically used to get rid of a fever and treat kidney ailments, gastrointestinal concerns, ulcers, toothache, snake bites and syphilis.

Recent studies have shown that I contain chemicals that inhibit bacterial and fungal growth and may be valuable in controlling dermal, mucosal and oral infections in humans.

My constituents include flavonoids, quinones and polyphenols, which are known for their antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiatherogenic and neuroprotective properties. I contain ellagic acid, juglone and nucin, which is well known for its anti-parasitic properties and its ability to detoxify. I help to clean and purify the blood and have been used traditionally to attack and expel parasites from the body.

My tannins have an astr ingent effect, which is used to tighten the epidermis, mucous membranes and relieve irritation. Dermatological applications include viral warts, eczema, acne, psoriasis, xerosis, tinea pedis and poison ivy.

I am an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Recent epidemiological studies suggest I offer a protective effect against coronary heart disease because of my promising effects on blood lipid profiles. My other protective constituents include high amounts of magnesium, vitamin E, protein, dietary fibre, potassium and alpha-linolenic acid.

For many years I have been used as a treatment for topical, localized dermatophytic fungal infections, such as ringworm. These fungal infections usually involve the keratinized tissues, such as hair, skin and nails. It’s been suggested that my biological activity is due to the naphthoquinone, juglone. I have also been used for chronic constipation, intestinal toxemia, portal congestion, haemorrhoids and giardia.

Another study showed that juglone potentially can inhibit three key enzymes from Helicobacter pylori. Several algae species, including Anabaena variabilis and Anabaena flos-aquae, were inhibited significantly by juglone as well.

You can find me in the New Roots Herbal Ultra Purifiant Cleanse, Parasit and Candisan.