![]() The 17th Century herbalist Culpeper, in his book ‘The English Physician’ recommended Hawthorn as a remedy to remove thorns, treat dropsy (known today as oedema), remove stones and for “inward tormenting pains. Herbalists have long used Hawthorn to treat cardiac and circulatory conditions. Hawthorn berries have been used as a tonic. Fishermen are said to have used the bruised branches to stun fish. This chemical, present in much of the plant also led to its use as an insecticide. The Walnut does produce a noxious substance called ‘juglone’ that is released into the soil and can affect other plants nearby, so it is often planted a little away from other plants. Juice was extracted from the husk of the nut and used as a throat gargle, as well as yielding a dark yellow dye. In the past the bark been used as a purgative and the shell used to treat blood poisoning. The leaves can also be used as a hair-dye, for acne and to treat other skin conditions. The leaves and bark are used as an astringent and detergent. Herbal uses have involved much of the plant. ![]() The oil has also been used as a wood polish, as a basis for varnish, used to burn in lamps and used in soap, shampoos etc. The Oil can be used to make salad dressings and the sap is edible and sweet to taste. The ground nutshells are used as an abrasive. They can be eaten raw, roasted, salted or pickled. The Walnuts that result are very good for our health, and thought to help lower cholesterol. The wind carries the very fine pollen from the male flowers (catkins) to fertilise the female flowers. Human Uses of Walnuts: Walnut Trees carry both male and female flowers.
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