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Maryland (Ca) on 02/08/2017
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Black walnut did not work for me. One of my cavities was way bigger when I went to the dentist. It was much deeper and it was a big bummer because I have been using black walnut extract for months! I took a couple breaks because I wasn't sure if it was ok to take it daily, but there were days that I would easily swish it in my mouth 2-3 times a day. Very disappointed.
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Replied By Andrew (Uk) on 04/19/2017

I have a black dot of decay on the side of my last molar, about 1/8 of an inch. I was going to buy some BLACK WALNUT HULL TINCTURE and use a cotton bud to dip in into the liquid and apply it directly to the decay on the tooth. I am based in the UK and managed to find some tincture online. But I am concerned the 60% alcohol will damage the surrounding tooth enamel. What do you think about that or is it supposed to be added to water and swallowed?
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Replied By Ronnie (UK) on 05/25/2023

Andrew, the alcohol in a herbal tincture has mostly beneficial effect on your teeth. It keeps the herbal concoction sterile and is, in itself, antimicrobial. Finding a black walnut tincture without alcohol, I.e. a glyceride, is possible in the UK and, although fewer or less of the phytonutrients from the seed is absorbed, is also beneficial.

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 04/19/2017

Dear Andrew,

I agree that straight tincture to the tooth sounds harsh. Adding a dropperful of tincture to an ounce of water and swishing for 20 seconds and then swallowing has worked for my family.

Adult teeth are harder to heal than children's teeth. You will want to make sure that you are eating well, getting plenty of nutrients. Brushing with baking soda (gently) at bedtime will keep your mouth alkaline overnight to help prevent decay.

Using hydrogen peroxide (3 percent mixed with water - equal amounts) as a mouthwash will also help to keep your mouth free of bacteria.

You may want to look in to oil pulling here at Earth Clinic as well.

~Mama to Many~

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Replied By Andrew (England Uk) on 04/26/2017

Dear Mama to many,

Thank-you for your response and time,

I wanted to let you know that I have been coconut oil pulling twice a day before I brush my teeth for the last 7 months since I had a 12 year old root canalled molar extracted and this has whitened my teeth and done wonders for my gum health but they are still receded from many years of incorrect and over brushing.

I now only brush twice a day with a soft bristled brush, interdental brushes and saline mouth rinse after every time I eat or drink anything.

1/2 teaspoon of Xylitol after meals.

Oral pick, floss once a day. 1% Hydrogen Peroxide mouthwash for 20 seconds once a day.

Vit D 5000 IU, Vit K2 MK7 from Natto 100mcg, Cod liver oil 1000mcg with Vit A 2660 IU, 1gram of VIt C 5 times a day with food, 400mg of Epsom salts, MSM, Calc Phos tissue salts, Calc Fluor Homeoplathic remedy, White oak bark in a tea bag placed between gum and cheek 3 nights a week for receded gums.

I also add 2 drops of either Clove or Oregano essential oil to the coconut oil.

Make my own toothpaste with Diatomaceous earth, Bentonite clay and baking soda, Coconut oil just solidifies so I don't add that anymore.

Sometimes I substitute the toothpaste for Xylitol.

Raw Milk and butter, grass fed beef, broccoli, no sugar or grains but I do eat sourdough bread. Homemade Bone broth, Gouda, Brie, soaked nuts and seeds every second day.

I do grind my teeth and some lower teeth are ground down so I wear a mouthguard at night.

I am 50 so like you said it may be harder for me to heal my cavities at this age.

Besides the 1/8 inch circular black caries on the side of the lower rear Molar I have also just noticed in good light that I have a tiny black dot on each of the 3 upper and lower last Molars so I have managed to find some Black Walnut Tincture 25% alcohol which I will dilute in water and swish for 20 seconds twice a day and then swallow the liquid.

How many ML of tincture should I be adding to the water?

I do not supplement with Calcium, not sure if I need to with my diet.

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Replied By Mama To Many (Tn) on 04/28/2017

Dear Andrew,

You have certainly done your homework and are doing so many good things for your teeth! Wow!

When we swish and swallow the black walnut we use one dropperful of the tincture in a tablespoon or two of water. (I think about 20 drops?)

The teeth grinding is really hard on the teeth (I have been there and literally ground through several night guards and had to have surgery to repair a jaw joint that was ruined by the time I was 26! ) Magnesium seems to really help that for me (didn't know about that 20 years ago), but you are already taking magnesium. I wonder if it would help if you took it at bedtime, if you don't already? I notice my jaw is sore even now if I don't take magnesium at bedtime.

I am not sure if you would need extra calcium either...

You could also try something like chamomile/oatstraw infusion. If you prepared it in the morning and drank it at bedtime it might help with the teeth grinding. (And oatstraw would provide calcium.)

Here is how I make infusions:

1 T. chamomile dry herb

1 T. oatstraw dry herb

Put into a glass jar

Pour 1 cup hot water over the dry herbs. Let sit all day. Strain in the evening and drink at bedtime. This may reduce the teeth grinding and would also supply a bit more calcium in an form that would be easily assimilated with other minerals in a natural combination.

Keep us posted on your progress!

~Mama to Many~

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Replied By Verna (Texas) on 12/06/2021

Anyone try meditation, relaxation, deep breathing, etc. to assist with tooth grinding? Even biofeedback may make you aware of tightening the jaw, etc.

Replied By Miri (Atlanta) on 09/20/2022

Teeth grinding is from parasites. You need a parasite cleanse.

Replied By Veronica (Tennessee ) on 06/12/2025

Doesnt black walnut stain teeth?

Replied By Andrew (England Uk) on 04/29/2017

Dear Mama to Many, thank-you very much for the information and help.

The bottle the black Walnut tincture I bought came in does not have a dropper. I have been informed that 10 to 15 drops is equivalent to about 250 to 300mg of black Walnut so I will use about 15-20 drops in 2 tablespoons of water.

Sorry to read that you have also had problems with teeth grinding, good tip about taking some Magnesium before sleep, I will try that and also drink some Chamomile infusion.

I have not heard of Oatstraw so will look into it.

I worked out that I am getting approximately 500mg of Calcium a day from Raw Milk, Gouda cheese, Butter, Nuts and seeds, eggs, Broccoli, Kale and Beef. For a 50 year old man I understand 1000mg is recommended.

I do drink a 1/3 of a cup of Ox tail bone broth a day but from what I have read not much Calcium is extracted.

I may try to top up the Calcium with Osteocare which also contains Vitamin D, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, selenium and Boron.

Thanks again.

Andrew

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Replied By catherine (france) on 02/24/2025

try EFT for grinding teeth ...

Replied By Blackie (San Diego, California) on 05/21/2017

I would like to take Black Walnut Hull Tincture internally for longer periods of time (several months up to 1 year).
Does anyone know if this would be safe for a generally healthy male?

Thanks!

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Replied By Joy (Pennsylvania) on 05/24/2017

NO. It would not be safe to use internally for that long. Black walnut is a very strong medicine. It is used to kill parasites and anything that damages human parasites will also be harmful to humans if not used carefully. Juglone, the chemical coming from black walnut trees, can kill tomatoes, berries, and a whole host of plants. It is only safe to use short term- I suggest a week or less.
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Replied By Ana (New York) on 05/30/2017

I eat really well now, all natural paleo, use raw honey instead of any sweets it will heal almost anything. Natural bone broth everyday will heal your gut and your teeth. If you still have receding gums try myrrh, I used it religiously 2x a day, just opened a capsule and put it in my mouth by that area and let it sit there. You can put in on a brush or mix a tiny amount of water there to make a paste to put on. Leave it in your clean mouth for as long as you like or even pull with your oil and myrrh, you will find healing and recession to get better. It took a few months and when I get a flare up due to my dry mouth I use that and turmeric, separately of course and both help. My better way of eating has really helped my gut and mouth, I am probably at about 70% improved and that is major for me at age 56, so far only lost 2 teeth due to me listening to stupid dentists. Turmeric may seem to make your mouth yellow but your baking soda will clean that up. Also can do the same with activated charcoal, just know it is the messiest, I actually do it outside and hang out as long you can keep it and use it like oil to pull, the longer the better, then spit, rinse and brush with Baking soda. If you have cavities, consider colloidal silver, a few drops in your mouth and pull it then spit. You can even put a few drops on a q-tip on your caries and it will either heal it or stop it. You do need to eat well and to keep you digestive track clean eat a lot of fresh greens every day. Good luck, prayers to you.
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Replied By Ruralady (Illinois) on 02/25/2025

What does EFT mean? Sorry for my ignorance...

Replied By Vera (Colorado) on 02/25/2025

If you need to clarify an acronym, just put it in the search engine, it will tell you.

  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or "Tapping": A body/mind self-help method that involves tapping with fingertips on acupuncture points on the hands, face, and body while giving focused attention to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It's claimed to help reduce stress and negative emotions.

Replied By Art (California) on 02/26/2025

Hi Ruralady,

EFT = Emotional Freedom Technique

I use this to get rid of excess mental baggage, negativity and protective mental processes that I no longer need.

Art

Replied By Dano (Ontario) on 02/26/2025

EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique. Here is a tutorial. https://youtu.be/AKCmdHN9JX8?si=ZprEh63mBGYz_C_g

Replied By Ruralady (Illinois) on 02/28/2025

TY Art, never heard of it.

Replied By Art (California) on 03/01/2025

Hi Ruralady,

There are tons of videos for EFT on YouTube. There are actually quite a few human studies for EFT and it is often used as one of the most effective treatments for PTSD, but you are correct, many people are unaware of it. Here is a link to a PTSD/EFT study :

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313846556_EFT_Emotional_Freedom_Techniques_Remediates_PTSD_and_Psychological_Symptoms_in_Veterans_A_Randomized_Controlled_Replication_Trial

Here is a relevant quote from the study :

' In the combined EFT group, posttreatment PCL-M scores declined to a mean of 34 (–52%, p < 0.001). Participant gains were maintained at three and six-month follow-up, with mean six-month PCL-M scores of 34 (p < 0.001). Psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression also declined signiîš¿cantly, as did physiological markers of insomnia and pain. An effect size of Cohen's d = 3.44 indicates a large treatment effect. These results replicate those obtained in an earlier investigation, and indicate that EFT is an evidence-based practice that is highly effective at reducing symptom severity in veterans with PTSD.'

An important consideration with EFT is that it avoids the side effects of the drugs used to treat PTSD, depression, anxiety and repressed memories of sexual abuse and that is a huge plus for EFT!

Results with regular utilization of EFT can occur relatively fast.

Art

Replied By Ruralady (Illinois) on 03/04/2025

Thank you again Art, another treatment for PTSD is tDCS aka transcranial Direct Current Stimulation using the montage "anxiety"....it's very effective.

Replied By Art (California) on 03/05/2025

Hi Ruralady,

A significant advantage to EFT is it is free, can be done at home or anywhere you choose and can be self taught.

A friend who was seeing a psychologist, told me that their psychologist used EFT as part of the treatment and taught them how to do it for use at home between visits.

Many of the YouTube EFT channels teach how to use it.

Art

Replied By Jack (The EU) on 03/07/2025

Yes, EFT works. My wife is Russian. She uses the Russian version of the next level EFT (see below) and convinced me to try. I am so impressed, I use it daily. I am not sure HOW it works, but it does. The difference from EFT is that EFT goes after one tree in a forest, so to speak, and Turbo-Suslik destroys the entire “forest” of underlying problems associated with what we think is the main problem. Sounds too good to be true? Yes, it is. But why wouldn't it work if it is based on EFT principles?

Turbo-Suslik: How to Stop F…g Your Mind and Start Living Kindle Edition. Amazon