Black Walnut ATC Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Black Walnut ATC against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Black Walnut ATC is a dietary supplement by Nature's Sunshine with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for intestinal parasites and worms, digestive complaints, antimicrobial and antifungal support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Black Walnut ATC by Nature's Sunshine
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: black walnut hulls extract. Black walnut has a long history in herbal use, though the evidence for specific health claims is limited.
The capsule itself is an inactive ingredient — just the container holding the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for black walnut isn't established in the data we hold. The product is marketed for coronary heart disease and wound healing, but the research on both is rated insufficient to draw firm conclusions.
If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor — they can help you weigh whether the current evidence makes sense for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Black walnut hulls extract is generally well tolerated for short-term use in most adults, though long-term safety hasn't been studied well in humans. The hull contains tannins, which can cause stomach upset or gastrointestinal discomfort in some people.
Tree nuts (including black walnuts) are a major food allergen — if you have a tree nut allergy, you should avoid this product. Pregnancy safety data advises against use; there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, it's still worth confirming with your doctor or pharmacist before you begin, since safety data for long-term use are limited.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Black Walnut ATC is one to consider if you're interested in herbal support, but know that the evidence for what it does is still limited. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a tree nut allergy, you should skip it.
Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you're on any medications or have other health concerns.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2014.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Black Walnut ATC, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Sunshine |
|---|---|
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 31179 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Black Walnut ATC by Nature's Sunshine, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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General Statements
BLACK WALNUT ATC
Intestinal System Support* This package contains 30 packets with 6 herbal combinations in each packet. This represents a fifteen-day supply.
GUARANTEED PURE
Nature's Sunshine uses natural source materials in its products that are subject to color variation
Nature's Sunshine uses natural source materials in its products that are subject to color variation. Product of U.S.A.
Herb Specialists Since 1972
15 Day Program
General
Stock No. 3050-5
Formula
CONTENTS ~ Black Walnut ATC - Strengthens Digestive System
Precautions
(Program not recommended for children.)
This carton was sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is damaged.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
INSTRUCTIONS Take the contents of one packet (6 capsules) 15 minutes before meals up to two times daily for 15 days. Drink one glass (8 ounces) of water with the capsules, followed by another glass of water. This should produce two or three bowel movements daily. If stools become too loose, reduce the number of packets being used. Continue the program until all 30 packets have been used. (Program not recommended for children.)
Eat fresh fruits, vegetables (especially green leafy), and whole grains (rice) while using this product. Avoid red meat, coffee, alcohol, and sugary or fried foods. Drink plenty of water.
Seals/Symbols
Nature's Sunshine(R) QUALITY, SERVICE, INTEGRITY
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Black Walnut ATC by Nature's Sunshine label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Black Walnut ATC by Nature's Sunshine
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Black Walnut hulls extract
No knowninteractions
Black walnut is a tree whose green hulls are traditionally used as a natural antiparasitic and digestive remedy, but solid human evidence for these us...
Black Walnut hulls extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Black Walnut ATC by Nature's Sunshine Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Black Walnut ATC. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Black Walnut ATC, from the product label.
Nature's Sunshine
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- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc
- City
- Spanish Fork
- State
- Utah
- ZipCode
- 84660
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-8225
- Web Address
- www.naturessunshine.com
Black Walnut ATC by Nature's Sunshine: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Black Walnut ATC’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Black Walnut ATC's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Black Walnut 3 references
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Food and Drug Administration. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA); Public Law 108-282, Title II. Accessed on May 19, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-allergensgluten-free-guidance-documents-regulatory-infor
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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