What is Juglans nigra or Black Walnut?

Botanical Name: Juglans nigra.

Common Names: Black Walnut, American Walnut, Eastern Black Walnut.

Juglans nigra is a species of tree native to North America, known for its dark, hard, and strong wood. It is also valued for its nuts, which are used in cooking and baking for their distinctive flavor.

Juglans nigra has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the treatment of parasitic infections, such as tapeworm and pinworm. It has also been used to support digestion, as a natural laxative, and as a topical treatment for skin conditions.