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(Juglans regia )
(flowers)
(wild-harvested in Britain)
(infusion (1:6000) of Juglans regia PlantPart: flowers Genus: Juglans Species: regia Note: wild-harvested in Britain )
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Water, brandy Note: Organic & Biodynamic
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Walnut Flower Essence. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Walnut Flower Essence. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when the fruit (nut), leaf, or hull is consumed in amounts normally found in foods (4912,6431,8476,8477).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when the leaf extract is used orally at doses of up to 200 mg for up to 3 months (97749,97750).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when the bark is used orally or topically, due to its juglone content (12). When applied topically, juglone-containing bark can cause skin irritation. When used orally on a daily basis, juglone-containing bark is associated with increased risk of tongue cancer and lip leukoplakia (2,12). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of the fruit, leaf, or hull when used orally in medicinal amounts or when applied topically.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: LIKELY SAFE
when the fruit (nut), leaf, or hull is consumed in amounts normally found in foods (4912).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when the bark is used orally or topically (12); avoid using.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of the fruit, leaf, or hull when used orally in medicinal amounts during pregnancy and lactation; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Walnut Flower Essence. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Walnut Flower Essence. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, the fruit (nut) of English walnut is well tolerated (8476,8477); however, it can cause softening of stools and mild bloating (6431).
Oral allergy syndrome may occur in people who are allergic to English walnuts. This is characterized by itching of the oral cavity immediately after consumption. Rarely this syndrome may cause swelling of the lips and tongue (angioedema) (8479). English walnut leaf extract has been reported to cause gastrointestinal adverse events, especially mild diarrhea (97750). Daily use of English walnut bark is associated with increased risk of tongue cancer and lip leukoplakia due to its juglone content (2,12).
Topically, English walnut hull preparations can lead to yellow or brown discoloration of skin and mucous membranes due to its juglone content. It can also cause contact dermatitis (12,12980).
Dermatologic ...Topically, English walnut hull preparations, which contain juglone, can cause a temporary yellow or brown discoloration of skin and mucous membranes. It can also cause contact dermatitis (12,12980).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, the fruit (nut) of English walnut might cause softening of stools and mild bloating (6431). Oral allergy syndrome may occur in people who are allergic to English walnuts. This is characterized by itching of the oral cavity immediately after consumption. Rarely this syndrome may cause swelling of the lips and tongue (angioedema) (8479). Walnut leaf extract has been reported to cause gastrointestinal adverse events, especially mild diarrhea, in 39% of adults in one study (97750). Daily use of walnut bark is associated with increased risk of tongue cancer and lip leukoplakia due to its juglone content (2,12).
Immunologic
...Tree nuts, which include English walnuts, can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Due to the prevalence of this allergy in the general population, tree nuts are classified as a major food allergen in the United States (105410).
Oral allergy syndrome may occur in people who are allergic to English walnuts. This is characterized by itching of the oral cavity immediately after consumption. Rarely this syndrome may cause swelling of the lips and tongue (angioedema) (8479).