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Dietary supplement

Black Walnut Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Black Walnut is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist 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 by Herbalist & Alchemist

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: fresh black walnut seed hull extract. Black walnut is a plant preparation made from the hull of the black walnut seed — the outer covering of the nut itself.

The formula also includes distilled water, ethyl alcohol, and vegetable glycerin as inactive ingredients that serve as carriers and preservatives in the liquid form.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: balance intestinal flora and organisms.
  • We looked for evidence on: parasitic infection, intestinal dysbiosis, digestive health.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold for black walnut is limited. For both coronary heart disease (CHD) and wound healing, the data available doesn't yet establish whether it's effective — we rate both uses as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

If you're considering black walnut for heart or wound concerns, that's a conversation to have with your doctor about what the science can and can't tell us right now.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Black Walnut

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Black walnut is generally well tolerated in the short term for most adults, but human safety data are limited and long-term use hasn't been well studied. The hull, leaf, and bark contain high quantities of tannins, which can cause gastrointestinal upset when taken by mouth and skin irritation when applied to skin.

Some people may also experience temporary yellow or brown staining at the site of topical application. Because black walnuts are tree nuts, they can trigger allergic reactions in people with tree nut allergies — a common allergy in the general population.

The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Black Walnut

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Even so, if you take any regular medications, it's smart to run them through the search tool on this page or mention this product to your pharmacist before you begin.

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 may be worth considering for short-term use in adults, though long-term safety isn't well established and the evidence for its intended effects is still limited. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to tree nuts, or have ongoing gastrointestinal concerns, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Your healthcare provider can help you weigh whether this fits your individual health picture.

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 May 24, 2018.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Black Walnut, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056102777
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2018
DSLD ID 173770
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Black Walnut by Herbalist & Alchemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 mL
Servings per container
40
UPC/BARCODE
667056102777
IngredientAmount% DV
fresh Black Walnut seed hull extract1.5 mL--

Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin

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Label statements
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Formula

Juglans nigra

OK

General Statements

Used to balance intestinal flora and organisms

Botanical preparation ratio 1:2

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 20-30 drops (1-1.5 mL) in juice water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or lactation.

Not for long term use.

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

NO. BWH-2 1730MO

Seals/Symbols

OK

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Black Walnut by Herbalist & Alchemist label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Black Walnut by Herbalist & Alchemist

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.

1.5 mL per serving

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...

Fresh Black Walnut seed hull extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Black Walnut by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Black Walnut. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Black Walnut, from the product label.

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Black Walnut by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Black Walnut by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Black Walnut. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Black Walnut contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against black walnut during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What are the most common side effects?
The tannins in the hull can cause stomach upset when taken by mouth. If you apply it to skin, you might see temporary yellow or brown staining, and there's a risk of skin irritation. Most people tolerate it without serious problems.
I have a tree nut allergy — is this safe for me?
Black walnuts are tree nuts and can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people. Because tree nut allergy is common, you should absolutely check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you have a nut allergy.
How long can I take black walnut?
Black walnut may be acceptable for short-term use in most adults, but long-term safety hasn't been studied well. It's a good question to discuss with your doctor if you're thinking about using it regularly.
Does this product actually work for heart health or wound healing?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough yet to say black walnut is effective for either coronary heart disease or wound healing. We rate both uses as having insufficient reliable evidence. Your doctor can talk with you about what the current science supports.

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The Full Monographs Behind Black Walnut’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Black Walnut'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.

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
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. 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

See these in context on the Black Walnut monograph →

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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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