Black Walnut Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Black Walnut 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 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 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. The inactive ingredients are water and alcohol, which serve as the liquid base and preservative.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for black walnut isn't established in the data we hold. Studies don't yet support reliable claims about its use for coronary heart disease or wound healing — both ratings come back as insufficient reliable evidence.
If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor to explore whether there's a stronger option or whether a trial makes sense for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Black walnut hulls are 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 hulls contain high quantities of tannins, which can cause stomach upset or other gastrointestinal discomfort when taken by mouth.
Tree nuts, including black walnuts, are a major food allergen — if you have a nut allergy, this product isn't for you. The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient information.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist — it means we have no interaction data on file.
Run your exact medications through the checker on this page, or touch base with your pharmacist before you start.
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 by Nature's Sunshine is a single-ingredient liquid with no documented interactions to major medications — a plus if you take prescription drugs. The catch is that evidence for what it actually does is thin, and safety data are limited, especially long-term.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or allergic to tree nuts, skip it. Check in with your doctor or pharmacist before starting to make sure it makes sense for your situation.
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 Oct 24, 2022.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Sunshine |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 099904017559 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 59 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 277988 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Black Walnut by Nature's Sunshine, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Black Walnut hulls extract | 75 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Alcohol
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General Statements
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Precautions
Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Ko Pareve (Kosher)
Formula
Ko Pareve (Kosher)
Formulation
Traditional intestinal support Liquid herbal extract
Guaranteed pure
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Natures Sunshine Herbal experts since 1972
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: Take 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) twice daily with water.
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Black Walnut 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 by Nature's Sunshine
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 container59 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: Water, Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Black Walnut by Nature's Sunshine 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Black Walnut, from the product label.
Nature's Sunshine
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- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
- City
- Spanish Fork
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84660
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-8225
- Web Address
- www.naturessunshine.com
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
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 & 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.
- 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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