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Mohammed (Birmingham, U.K.) on 04/26/2008
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black walnut juglans nigra can help re grow tooth enamel and also praying to god (the one who gave you life and teeth in the first place) can be beneficial.

EC: "Juglans nigra, commonly known as black walnut or American walnut, is a tree species native to eastern North America. It grows mostly alongside rivers, from southern Ontario, Canada west to southeast South Dakota, south to Georgia, northern Florida and southwest to central Texas." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_walnut'

Replied By Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 04/28/2008

Mohammed from Birmingham, U K -4/26/08 Are you re-enameling your teeth by eating the black walnut kernels as food - if not what part are you using and how?

Replied By Cindy (Cochrane, Wi, usa) on 09/16/2009

could you give more information on using black walnut for tooth enamel? thank you

Replied By Heidinelson621 (Bend, Or, Usa) on 06/01/2011

I want to confirm that black walnut does indeed re-grow tooth enamel. My daughter, who has cerebral palsy, had several of her adult teeth come in with almost no enamel on them (due to large amounts of medications given to her at a young age). We have been worried sick about this and I was convinced that she would end up having some major dental work done.

About three weeks ago I remembered reading somewhere that black walnut can help with tooth enamel, so bought a bottle of "Black Walnut ~fresh green hulls" tincture and began giving her a dropperful in her morning tea and also a dropperful in her afternoon beverage whenever I remembered to. Last week while brushing her teeth I suddenly noticed that her teeth were very white with little discoloration! Others noticed it as well.

Today she had a checkup with a pediatric dentist and he proclaimed her to have excellent enamel and no cavities! I am thrilled with this outcome and want to let everyone know that this cure really works.

Replied By Sissy Vasquez (Warren, Mi) on 06/07/2011

where can I get this black walnut at here in michigan to take to fix my enamel on my teeth and do you know if it matters what age you are? by the way im 31.

Replied By Sarasam (Kent, Wa, Usa) on 09/06/2011

Hey how are we to take this? I've been adding in water for 4 weeks now and my teeth has not changed

Replied By Sophie (Los Angeles, California) on 01/27/2012

Can your teeth grow back with this "black walnut" if you have crowns and no tooth?

Thanks in advance :)

Replied By Wongoblly (San Diego, Ca, Us) on 02/08/2012

Hi all, Yea it's working and I'm still using it probably for six more months or longer to re grow my teeth enamel. I read the above posts and thought I'd try it... Back story, from 1999 to 2000 my dentist had me use a bleaching kit at home. The directions said to bleach ONE hour a day but he said to use it EIGHT hours a day. After a year or two & several kits & bleaching a few times a year my teeth got darker and darker by the end of 2000. The white was almost completely gone. He said the teeth demineralized.. I've been taking BWO for about a month. In the first three days my teeth began to shine. Then areas starting to gradually fill in. I think at this rate and because of the damage done including some decay on some edges it's going to take 6 months or longer to complete.

My concern is the toxicity of BWO (juglans nigra). After searching on the web it seems BWO is toxic and should be taken on a limited basis but I'm not sure about that. Currently using a dropper full twice day a day. I'd probably go for 5 years if that's what it takes to re grow my enamel.

Does anyone know if I can take BWO for long periods (I'm over 60)?

Thank you.

Replied By Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 02/09/2012

I think if you want to re-grow your tooth enamel you first need to stop using normal toothpaste. It puts a film on the teeth which inhibit the teeth from remineralising.

Sea salt is excellent for brushing your teeth with (I put some in a little water to dissolve it). Sea salt will kill the bacteria that causes decay. I then use some Bicarb soda in a little water and brush with it. Sea salt has trace minerals in it which is good for the teeth. I also swish around with sea salt in the mouth.

Replied By Wongoblly (San Diego, Ca, Us) on 02/09/2012

Greetings Debbie, I stopped all flouride in late December. I totally agree with you. I started usng a certain tooth powder that the company name starts with uncle and they're out of Washington state. All natural with no baddy ingredients in there. I also ordered there tooth remineralization powder from another vender which was much cheaper than the manufacturer. I'll put sea salt on my list to try. thanks.

Still need to know if my toes are going to fall off, just kidding, from prolonged BWO use.

Replied By Wongoblly (San Diego, Ca, Us) on 02/11/2012

I'm currently using Dr ________'s which seems to be the most purist and green right out of the bottle. They all work but much of the time I doubled the dose on the darker previous ones. The others I tried were dark dark green and blackish. From a website it advises that BWO loses half its potency when it darkens. I finished off 3 bottles since early January of the lesser quality and now I started Dr ____ bottle. For safety I use about a 3rd to half dose compared to the others.

Hope this is helpful. BWO is pretty awesome but still concerned about long term use.

Replied By Ingupo (Blackburn, Lancashire, UK) on 06/04/2012

Hi Wongoblly, What quantity was in one bottle? I've finished just about 1/3 of 8oz bottle, but my small cavities still haven't started to shrink or teeth to shine. I swish my teeth with dropper full of Black Walnut tincture and small amount of water 2 sometimes 3 times a day for about a month now.

It would be interesting to know how long it took for others to overgrow cavities, so I wouldn't lose my hope.

I've also heard, that if oil is taken simultaneously with vegetables, then vitamins absorbes much better. Maybe I should try to take BW tincture with an oil?

Replied By Delphine (San Francisco, Ca, Usa) on 07/07/2012

Don't just swish the tincture, swallow it as well. As Jessica said above, it mainly works internally.

Replied By Ingupo (Darwen, Lancashire, Uk) on 07/29/2012

Yes, I swallowed it.

Replied By Wongoblly (San Diego, Ca, US) on 08/10/2012

Hi Ingupo from Blackburn, Lancashire, UK and EC. I haven't been back for a while.

----- to answer your q Ingupo Sun Harvest bottle size was 1ounce & Dr Clark's bottle size was 2 ounces.

My original BW was Sun Harvest from Sprouts here in San Diego. That's the one I got my shiny teeth from the first three days. Went thru 3 bottles of that then went to DR C's BW. I also experimented and tried raw milk with Dr Clark's BW tincture. I made sure I had a glass or two of the raw milk per day and just a little warm water with a dropper full of BW. I didn't take them at the same time. For a test I switched around to raw milk with BW for a week then went back to just BW for a week. Then I just had raw milk for a couple of days without BW. BW & raw milk seemed to work the best taken the same day. After I went thru about 2 bottles of Dr C's BW it seemed to stop working. I wasn't getting any more re-mineralization/ whitening in the dark areas & a tiny dent in my tooth stopped filling in. At about that time I got a little scared because I was loading myself with all kinds of herbs and remedies and wasn't sure so I stopped just about everything. My body functions changed when I went to the restroom. Stools went completely black for weeks so I got scared and stopped everything. I will start up again soon probably with just the Sun Harvest BW then depending on results I may add raw milk. If I get no results then I'll try DR C's BW again. I still want this to work but I got very discouraged a few months back especially with such a good start. I will post again.

I've been on and off brushing and rinsing with Celtic Sea Salt. Also I'm using the Celtic Sea Salt in a nose irrigator too. :)

Replied By Alexa (New York) on 03/23/2014

I had read the posts about using black walnut tincture for helping to remineralize teeth. I was wondering if anyone knows if taking it in capsule form works as well, or if you get better results with the liquid? If the liquid is the better option...does anyone know if it can be bought in larger quantities? I have a rather large family and 4 oz. bottles is the largest I have seen it in...and I don't think that would last very long at all! Thanks!

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 03/26/2014

Dear Alexa,

I am sorry to take so long to respond. I have been out of town for almost two weeks with very little internet access until now.

My family has used black walnut tincture and we have used capsules. We did heal a child's cavity with the tincture (diluted and swished in the mouth before swallowing.)

I believe that I have read that taking it as a tea or in capsules can help, though perhaps the effect is not as strong. I will check the reference when I return home and let you know.

If you are not dealing with a tooth issue that needs immediate attention, perhaps you could use the powder for now and in the summer, make your own black walnut tincture. (If you can find someone with a black walnut tree.) I was able to make a half a gallon of it last summer for the price of the vodka I used to tincture it. I appreciate the cost issue!

~Mama to Many~

Replied By Alexa (Ny, US) on 04/08/2014

Dear Mama to many,

Thank you so much for the info, and helpful advice. (I think that I will buy a "small" bottle for my son that is having the most problem, and have my others take the capsules or powder...and see if it seems to help.) My parents live nearby and they have several black walnut trees, so I am sure that I can make the tincture...but I don't know how. Is it possible for you to give me the "recipe?" Thank you so much! (Also do you think that it is safe to take the black walnut tincture while breastfeeding?)

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 04/12/2014

Dear Alexa,

Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I have been out of town an unusual amount the last 6 weeks!

I made my black walnut tincture by putting as many freshly fallen black walnuts (still in the green hulls) as will fit into a gallon glass jar and covered it with vodka. I strained out the walnuts after 6 weeks. (Keep in a dark place.) This is how a friend makes hers. Rachel Weaver says it is better to use the walnuts to make a tincture after the husks have turned black.

Rachel Weaver has a whole chapter on using black walnut in her book, "Be Your Own Doctor." She has found a tea made with black walnut powder to work as well for teeth (and drunk) as swishing the tincture in a little water.

Regarding using Black Walnut while breastfeeding...I found no contraindications in Rachel Weaver's book or in Philip Fritchy's book. (Two of my favorite herbalists.) Neither seemed to consider it contraindicated in pregnancy. One website said not to use it for purging/cleansing in pregnancy. Other lists of herbs contraindicated in pregnancy do not include it. I have used black walnut internally while breastfeeding, with no noticed ill effect on me or my baby.

Let us know how it works out for your family!

~Mama to Many~

Replied By Alexa (Ny) on 04/23/2014

Dear Mama to many,

Sorry it took me so long to respond...my computer was having trouble. Thank you so much for the "how to" in making the black walnut tincture! I'm looking forward to making it...but now for the waiting part! I know that it really won't be long before summer comes (and then goes again), but we had snow flurries in the air today, so that can make summer seem further away than what it actually is! I ordered some black walnut tincture to get started on my one son, and it should be in tomorrow. I'll post again with the results...I'm hopeful that it will work. Thanks again for the help!

Alexa

Replied By Jake (Chicago) on 05/14/2014

With respect to healing cavities- this past summer my dental checkup showed 7 cavities, 1 of which was found under an existing crown. I postponed my appointment to have them fixed several times, and 6 months later I had a full mouth xray showing no cavities anywhere. Since I take many herbs and barks and tinctures, it is hard to say exactly whether it was one thing or the combination of many things that did the trick. Mainly I believe most beneficial in the mix were urine pulling twice a day (10 minutes minimum with urine instead of oil), and swishing and pulling with xylitol (from birch) after eating, as often as possible - half to one teaspoon 2 to 5 or 6 times a day. This is not a chore as the xylitol is sweet tasting and almost like eating a dessert. I swallow after swishing.

Also I have several dead teeth in my mouth and have been advised to have root canals or to have them pulled, for several years now, by several dentists. As my mouth seems to be stable despite serious gum recession, with all gum issues nevertheless seemingly under control, I have as yet not acceded to this advice. This path is obviously risky, not recommended of course, the fear being that at some point as I grow older (currently I am 70 plus) my immune system may not be able to keep the infection contained as it apparently is doing at the moment. I'm warned that: 'of course it will undoubtedly be a Sunday night of a major holiday weekend when my face blows up with infection out of control."

I have in fact had a few of these blowups and tooth throbbings over the past years that I have brought under control with - UT for the original blowup (upper left), and niacin (1000 mg.) at night for 3 or 4 nights for the throbbing (lower left.) My current dentists are a bit surprised that my xrays seem to show the infections and bone loss under my teeth and in my jaw mostly stable, and in some cases even improving (based on my latest cavitat exam.) We all view my situation as an experiment of one, wherein whichever directionI determine to follow, it is fraught with risk.

Replied By Om (Hope, Bc. Canada) on 05/15/2014

Hello, Jake from Chicago ---- glad to read your post.

I have been oil pulling for over three years now and also do urine pulling and keeping urine in mouth at night. I also do urine swishing in between. I have successfully contained one dead tooth and healed two tooth abcesses, once with celtic salt pack and just now with DMSO. I plan on DMSO / water swishing twice a day to keep my mouth well. Gums are receeding but firm and pink. I have all but one teeth yet.

For whitening I use seven drops of MMS for two minutes with four oz water which helps every time. My inspiration came from Paradise Now, online which has valuable information for those that want to keep their teeth. I want to keep it this way and am grateful for all the info on EC that led to it. As a senior, I do not have to go into debt to satisfy the financial demands of the dental community and avoid their lethal poisonings.

Namaste, Om

Replied By Greenglo (Denver) on 05/16/2014

Hi Om and Jake,

I have read about the benefits of urine pulling but am concerned about following it due to the fact that I have mercury fillings in my mouth. Have you any idea if its safe to do with fillings?

Thanks

Replied By Om (Hope, Bc. Canada) on 05/16/2014

Greenglow from Denver --- I e-mailed the webmaster of PARADIE NOW from where I have much inspiration and she checked into it, saying the amount excreted would be extremely minimal, to relax. I have mercury fillings but rather I act than sit back and see a drama unfold. Sofar all is well. Silver, celtic salt, DMSO, UT #1, all help to keep the mouth stable. Neem is also a good natural to include in the regimen. Will this help? Namaste, Om

Replied By Greenglo (Denver, CO) on 05/17/2014

Hi Om, Thanks for the clarifications. I have to say that I really enjoy your posts. Thank you once again for the quick response. G

Replied By Jake (Chicago) on 05/20/2014

Hi Om and Greenglo,

I imagine urine pulling is at least as safe as any oil pulling, but amalgams I personally consider more potentially bodily disruptive even than dead teeth or root canals. In my view, (I of course hope I am right and the dental profession is wrong) my immune system may be able to confine the infection and keep it from producing uncontrollable damage.

Amalgam however I see continually feeding disruption into the bodily functions. I believe my own considerable health issues over the past 5 years stem from the break down of one of my amalgam fillings. Afterwards even with the replacement of all (many) amalgam fillings, I suffered what I believe were mercury and other metal complications, some I think from the removals as well. Do not take this step lightly if you decide to have them removed. Even many so called holistic dentists are less than careful or accurate in what they are doing.

Under each mercury filling btw was decay. These fillings, I was disappointed to discover, expand and contract and over the years provide cover for, and hide infection that feeds into the body. My current view is to have any amalgam filling removed if possible. Best to you both.

Promising areas to investigate might be serrapeptase, and also glutathione precursors (also believed to be beneficial for the liver) NAC with R-ALA and Vitamin C.

Best of luck to you both.

Replied By Om (Hope, Bc. Canada) on 05/20/2014

Hi, Jake from Chicago, I am in agreement with every point you make. But as with me, I will never indebt myself to professional groups as I am nobody's slave. They live by society but hold it to ransom, doing untold harm. I have been a victim of medical malpractice several times. Even though I have steered away from them mostly, I have noted the arrogance and erosion of common human values by these professional/scientific communities which have taken us to where we are now, to MEDI-SIN.

The good news is: these conditions and practices will disappear in the very near future. Already institutions exist that use state of the art equipment and unconditional love and respect without financial remuneration. It is FREE for all. Highest quality and expertise. This is a thorn in the eye of the powers that be right now. Believe it or not: accountability is a reality and to be reckoned with.

This where I stand and I have enough self confidence to carry on in the face of ever increasing obstacles.

Thank you for your post and God bless you. Namaste, Om

Replied By KT (Usa) on 05/21/2014

WONGOBILY: My Nutrition Almanac lists black walnut as one of the natural remedies for parasites. We probably eat things throughout the day that will feed these critters so I don't think a daily dropper or two is going to make your toes fall off!! I've just started using the tincture because an x-ray revealed some decay on the tooth structure under a crown. I also had a root canal and have a gold post. To have a core build-up is more than I can afford and will have to put it on a charge so I hope taking this BW will heal. BTW I am over 60.

Replied By KT (Usa) on 06/10/2014

Does anyone know whether taking Black Walnut twice a day can affect bowels? It seems like the products of my elimination have changed since I have been taking it. In addition, I bent over today to pick up the vacuum and pulled something on my lower left side. I am in so much pain I can't bend over. Since the BW is supposed to harden tooth enamel, could it have also contributed to a bowel obstruction by binding with food? I tried to take it an hour from eating anything but I did forget a couple of times.

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 06/10/2014

Dear Kt,

Herbalist Philip Fritchey, in his book, Practical Herbalism, has a section on Black Walnut. He lists it as having a laxative effect. He also lists it as an herb to use for constipation (because of its laxative effect) but also for diarrhea (because of its astringent effect.)

Rachel Weaver, herbalist, mentions its effectiveness at ridding the body of microbes and parasites in her book, Be your Own Doctor. I wonder if this would be the cause of a change in the stool.

I did once see a naturopath that felt that Black Walnut was hard on the system and did not think one should use it regularly. At the same time, I have never heard of this caution anywhere else.

Hope this information will help you figure out what is going on. I am sorry you are having trouble. Let us know how it all turns out.

~Mama to Many~

Replied By KT (Usa) on 06/10/2014

Dear MtM, Thank you for letting me know what the NP felt. I had seen another post, maybe it is in this thread, about using two droppers full twice a day to start. I don't know how many days I did that but I didn't have a good feeling about it so I cut back. The expense is also a factor. I think my metabolism is so slow I don't always feel the effects of things in a timely manner.

Thank you for all your information. I have been in the process of trying to be my own doctor for a couple of years. I had read about BW and parasites in my nutrition almanac. My problem is intussusception but it has gone on so long it may never heal properly.

I feel it's similar to someone losing a lot of weight and having excess skin. My colon/rectum and even small intestines have been "telescoped" so long I have a lot of excess bowel that fills up. The remedies below were helping so much until I started the BW.

I just finished posting to someone with a constipation problem. I have found help with the dry mustard, turmeric, ginger and ACV with the mother. NOW THIS!

Then I thought maybe I drank the BW too close to taking some turmeric. I really feel the combination of different foods and supplements have an effect, especially now that GMO's are in everything.

It's painful to sit here and type this so it has to be done piecemeal. My elimination has to be done piecemeal, also. I need to spend more time in the oval office.

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 06/11/2014

Dear Kt,

It does sound like the Black Walnut could be causing your trouble. Perhaps it isn't suitable for someone with the health situation you describe. It is interesting how not everyone handles foods, herbs, medicines the same way. I assume you have taken turmeric for a while? My understanding is that is can be constipating, though we have not seen such in our family.

If you were taking the Black Walnut for tooth remineralization, you could use what you have left just in your mouth. We have put just a dropperful into a cup with a little water and swished for 30 seconds or so. We then swallow, but your could spit it out and still have some benefit to the teeth. Of course, if you were taking it as an anti-parasitic, this wouldn't help.

Your explanation of your intussusception was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain it and for sharing what you are learning!

Hope you feel well soon!

~Mama to Many~

Replied By Meeya (Sunnyvale, Ca) on 07/05/2014

Hi, I'm going to try the Black Walnut Fresh Green Hulls Tincture to remineralize and hopefully whiten my teeth. I tried it today, but didn't swish... only swallowed. I was too scared to swish with it because the tincture liquid is so dark- almost black! I was concerned it might stain my teeth and make them look even darker than they already do! Anyone tried this and found that it does or doesn't stain their teeth? And is it really necessary to swish it at all? Thanks

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/05/2014

Dear Meeya,

We have not had trouble with Black Walnut staining teeth. We had a preschooler with a cavity who did the swish and swallow thing for a month or two and had no staining. We put a dropperful into maybe an ounce of water. It did heal the cavity.

I have done the swish and swallow with Black Walnut (again, a dropper in an ounce or so of water) and did not have staining from it. I wasn't very consistent about it.

You may have to experiment for whether or not the swishing is needed for you. I read about a man who found the tea to work the best for him, so no swishing. (But perhaps the tea was contacting the teeth when he drank it.)

~Mama to Many~

Replied By Lauren (Queens, Ny) on 07/05/2014

Hi Meeya...I used to use black walnut to make my teeth stronger but then I started hearing a lot of people saying that it can cause cancer. I was wondering if you or anyone on EC has heard this as well. I have stopped using it since. Just thought I should pass it on. Would love to hear your comments.

Replied By KT (Usa) on 07/05/2014

Hi Meeya, I've only been using the BW since the latter part of May. I swish and swallow. I have not noticed my teeth getting stained from it. I have already noticed enamel filling in at my gum line (lower central and lateral) where the gum has receded. One tooth has a small cavity starting that appears to be healing. You could also OP with some coconut oil.

Replied By Meeya (Sunnyvale, Ca) on 07/06/2014

Hi Mama to Many and Kt, thanks for sharing with me. Thatâ€TMs exciting that enamel and cavities are filling in! Since you all didnâ€TMt notice any staining, I went ahead and did a 60 second swish this morning before swallowing. I plan on swishing once in the morning first thing, and then again later in the day between meals. Does anyone know if 2 dropperfuls of the tincture per day are enough, or do I need 4 dropperfuls total per day? Iâ€TMm 34 years old, 125 lbs, female (and breastfeeding a 15 month old).

Hi Lauren, I have not heard of BW causing cancer. Everything Iâ€TMve read about it says it is a strong fungicidal / anti-parasitic / anti-candida herb. My understanding is that BW is quite potent and medicinal and therefore shouldnâ€TMt be used long term, versus an herb that is considered nutritive (having a high nutrient content making it more like a food than a medicine) like stinging nettle, for example. I plan on only using the BW long enough to fill in some cavities and gain some more enamel. I think after 2-3 months I will stop taking it regardless.

I like Laurenâ€TMs idea of swishing with coconut oil and plan on doing that on a regular basis. Iâ€TMm also drinking a 3-5 cups per day of oatstraw and/ or nettle infusion, and taking fermented cod liver oil and high vitamin butter oil (about 1 tsp /day of each), in addition to eating a healthy, whole foods diet with plenty of vegetables, and avoiding all processed foods, GMOs, corn, soy, dairy, sugar, and gluten.

Replied By KT (Usa) on 07/06/2014

Dear Meeya, I only used two droppers full for a few days. When Mama to Many shared that a NP thought it could be hard on the system, I cut back to one dropper full in the morning and one before I go to bed. It is so expensive, I may start taking only one before I go to bed so it has all night to work.

I would be cautious about taking more than one dropper full a day if I were breast feeding. I haven't reviewed everything here again but maybe Mama to Many could better advise you. It was she that said a NP thought BW could be hard on your system.

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/06/2014

Dear Meeya,

I have not found anything that would indicate that Black Walnut is contra-indicated during breastfeeding. My favorite sources do not caution against it as they do with some herbs. (Philip Fritchey, Rachel Weaver, Mountain Rose Herbs.)

We have used a natural wormer for our goats that has black walnut in it. It is considered safe for animals which are pregnant and lactating.

Personally, it seems to me that, unless the Black Walnut disagrees with you in some way, it may well be healthy even for the breastfeeding child (through the mom taking it). It is a natural source of iodine, which is often low in American diets. But that is just my opinion.

Rachel Weaver recommends 2 droppersful in some water 4 times a day if you are trying to heal cavities. It you want to continue as you are, at once a day, it may just take longer to accomplish what you are trying to accomplish.

As a side note on Black Walnut...Black Walnut is toxic to horses. But I recently read that it is not actually the Black Walnut that is toxic, but some type of mold that can grow on the Black Walnut that is toxic to horses.

Let us know how it goes for you!

~Mama to Many~

Replied By KT (Usa) on 07/07/2014

When I took two droppers full of black walnut twice a day for several days, my stool changed. Without going into detail, I'm full of adhesions due to multiple surgeries so elimination is not "normal" for me. Maybe it was too much for my system all at once or maybe I ate something that was not compatible with it. When I saw MtM's remark by a NP I could understand and reduced my consumption. Things seem to be back to what is normal for me.

Replied By KT (Usa) on 07/08/2014

I feel like this is a "DUH" moment for me. Right on the bottle of Black Walnut it clearly states "Caution: Not for long-term use of more than six weeks, followed by a two-week break." The suggested use is two to four times a day so that may make a difference. When I was becoming aware of the hidden sources of MSG I was advised to be careful of "extracts" or any other product that is a consequence of manufacture.

Replied By KT (US) on 08/14/2014

Dear Mama to Many--I just posted some paragraphs with questions about making the BW tincture myself and just lost it all.

I wondered if I cannot fill a gallon jar could I use a smaller one, making sure the walnuts were covered with vodka for six weeks? I also asked about the lid...plastic or metal?

I have to put them somewhere to dry because the squirrels are taking them. I forget what else I asked...I'm too tired to think now so I'll try again tomorrow.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Replied By Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 08/15/2014

Good morning, Kt!

Yes, you should be able to use any jar that the black walnuts (still in the hull) will fit into. I have used plastic or metal lids when making tinctures. Usually the tincture isn't in contact with the lid, so I don't worry about which one I use.

Good reminder...we have lots of Black Walnuts falling and I ought to be making tincture! :)

Have a great day!

~Mama to Many~

Replied By KT (Usa) on 08/15/2014

Hi Mama to Many,

I think I'm too late collecting the BW this year. I can't believe how fast they disappeared. I've not been able to get out much.

I read your post about your father taking niacin for Alzheimer's, so I thought I would mention to you I saw an article about turmeric being found to dissolve the amyloid plaque in the brains of lab animals. I know it has helped my memory and hearing. It has been used in studies and you may find reports at pubmed.gov.

You can have it sprinkled on his food with some ginger without it being taken as another form of medication. I use them both on all my food, even in my oatmeal.

Were you aware of Penzeys Spices? They will ship free for orders of $30 or more. I cannot buy that much at a time but thought you'd like to know. KT

Replied By Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 08/16/2014

Dear Kt,

Thanks for sharing about turmeric and ginger. That is a great idea. I had not heard about that benefit of turmeric, but I think turmeric is amazing so I should not be surprised!

Also, I am not familiar with that spice company but always appreciate a good tip on sources for such things!

Thanks for taking time to write and share!

~Mama to Many~

Replied By Pam (Oroville, Ca) on 12/04/2017

Had same question about how long can safely take the black walnut extract. Read can take for 3 weeks, then skip for 3 weeks. 3 weeks on, and 3 weeks off.

Replied By Pam (Oroville, Ca) on 12/04/2017

Appreciate completeness of post. Have looked into black walnut usage, will try it some time. Have been making smoothies of chopped parsley, (just pull off green leaves, chop up celery, can destring it if want, I did just cause strings didn't cut). Used a little gingerale and cranberry flavored ginger ale for liquid. After 2 weeks, noticed left front tooth looks whiter, more substantial. Have to admit teeth looked almost transparent before beginning this. Believe used 1/4 of parsley bunch (leaves only, else winds around blades) and 2 stalks of celery at a time. Can add some beets as is good also. Did use at beginning, but ran out.

Forgot to add that I am as old as Disneyland!

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