Walnut Leaf Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Walnut leaf if the whole leaf that comes from the English walnut tree called the Juglans regia L. Walnut leaf has been used in traditional herbal medicine using the dried leaves, which are then boiled into a decoction.¹

Walnut Leaf Health Uses and Health Benefits

Traditionally, walnut leaf has been used as a topical remedy for skin ailments. Walnut leaf has natural anti-inflammatory and skin astringent properties which can help alleviate skin infections and itching and bring down swelling. Walnut leaf is also applied directly to the skin to prevent excessive sweating. Walnut leaf can also treat skin conditions like eczema, dandruff, ringworm and sunburns.²

References

1. http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Herbal_-_Summary_of_assessment_report_for_the_public/2014/10/WC500175204.pdf
2. https://wholehealthchicago.com/2009/05/19/walnut-leaf/