Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg 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
Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson 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 Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg by Swanson
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 hull at 500 mg per capsule. Black walnut hull is the outer covering of the black walnut fruit — the part you're getting here rather than the nut meat itself.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, and the product also contains microcrystalline cellulose (a binder) and magnesium stearate (a flow agent).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for black walnut hull isn't established yet. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for either coronary heart disease or wound healing.
That means the studies aren't robust enough yet to say whether it works or doesn't — more research is needed before we can make a confident claim.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Black walnut hull is generally well tolerated for short-term use in most adults, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied in humans. The hull contains high amounts of tannins, which can cause gastrointestinal upset (stomach discomfort, nausea, or changes in bowel habits) when taken by mouth.
Tree nuts, including black walnuts, can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people — if you have a tree nut allergy, avoid this product. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided.
The same goes for breastfeeding — the data aren't there to know whether it's safe for your baby, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Run your exact medications through the interaction tool on this page to be sure.
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.
This product is mainly for people curious about black walnut hull's traditional uses when the evidence isn't yet solid. If you have a tree nut allergy, skip it.
Anyone with a sensitive stomach, pregnant, or breastfeeding should check with their pharmacist or doctor first. Since long-term safety data are limited, stick to short-term use and let us know if you run into any stomach trouble.
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 Feb 22, 2024.
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 Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg, straight from the product label.
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 Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Black Walnut | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation
Traditional digestive cleanser Provides antioxidant support Full Spectrum whole hull formula
Digestive health
Brand IP Statement(s)
Swanson Science-backed quality since 1969
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with food and water.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Contains tree nuts (walnut).
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formula
Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg per capsule
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Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg by Swanson 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 Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg by Swanson
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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Black Walnut
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg. 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 Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg by Swanson: 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 Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Full Spectrum Black Walnut Hulls 500 mg'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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