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Dietary supplement

Black Walnut Hull Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Cedar Bear

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

Black Walnut Hull is a dietary supplement by Cedar Bear 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 Hull by Cedar Bear

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.50 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: Black Walnut, supplied as a liquid in a base of vegetable glycerin and purified water. Black Walnut is the hull (outer shell) of the black walnut fruit, which is rich in tannins — compounds that give it its astringent properties.

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

This is a single-ingredient Black Walnut product and its label doesn't state a use — see Black Walnut's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for Black Walnut is insufficient. We don't have enough reliable data to rate whether it works for coronary heart disease or wound healing.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to weigh whether the limited evidence makes sense for you.

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 Hull is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth over the short term, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied in humans. Because the hull is high in tannins, the most common side effect is gastrointestinal upset — nausea, stomach discomfort, or changes in bowel habits.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while 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.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Black Walnut Hull is a single-ingredient supplement with no documented drug interactions, so medication conflicts aren't a concern. The main caution is gastrointestinal upset from its tannin content and limited long-term safety data in humans.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a tree nut allergy, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting. For other questions about whether it's right for your situation, talk it through with them.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Hull, straight from the product label.

Brand Cedar Bear
Barcode (UPC) 834711000062
Net contents 30 mL; 1 fl. Oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 236986
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Black Walnut Hull by Cedar Bear, 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:
0.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
834711000062
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.5 mL--
Black Walnut0 NP--

Other ingredients: USP Grade Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Manufactured in the USA

True Alcohol Free Sugar Free Gluten Free

Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: .5 mL (10 drops) 1 to 3 times a day, or as needed. Shake well.

Precautions

Note: Consult your physician before use.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practices K (Kosher)

Formula

K (Kosher)

Juglans nigra

General Statements

Herbal Single

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Black Walnut Hull by Cedar Bear label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Black Walnut Hull by Cedar Bear

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

Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

0.5 mL per serving

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

Interaction report

Black Walnut Hull by Cedar Bear Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Black Walnut Hull. 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 Hull, from the product label.

Cedar Bear

See all Cedar Bear products
Name
Cedar Bear Naturales INC
Street Address
PO Box 158
City
Roosevelt
State
UT
ZipCode
84066
Phone Number
1-888-854-3727
Web Address
Cedarbear.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Black Walnut Hull by Cedar Bear: Common Questions

Does Black Walnut Hull by Cedar Bear interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Black Walnut Hull. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Black Walnut Hull 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 if I have a tree nut allergy?
Black walnut is a tree nut, and tree nuts are a major food allergen in the U.S. If you have a tree nut allergy, you should not take this product. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if your allergy is severe.
Will Black Walnut Hull upset my stomach?
Yes, stomach upset is the most common side effect because the hull contains high amounts of tannins. You may experience nausea or changes in bowel habits. If this happens, stop taking it and speak with your pharmacist.
Is this safe to take long-term?
The safety data show it's acceptable short-term for most adults, but long-term use hasn't been well studied in humans. If you're thinking about taking it regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against it during both pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Does Black Walnut Hull help with heart health or wound healing?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say. We have insufficient reliable data to rate whether it works for coronary heart disease or wound healing, so we can't make a claim either way.

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The Full Monographs Behind Black Walnut Hull’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 Hull'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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