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| yass | Mar 17 2011, 07:14 AM Post #1 |
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This got me excited when I ran across it. I was simply turning up search results when looking for references about the Spiderwort, which is mentioned here. I will post about Potassium in this thread as well so you can see it's benefits to our health and understand the synergistic relationship between Iodine and Potassium when working together, not to mention, the real value of Potassium in and of itself in relation to our health. As excited and enthusiastic as I was I ran across a reference at the Curezone that caused me to rethink matters, then again later, I thought about somethings that caused me to rethink the reference from Curezone, causing me to want to investigate the matter for myself to remove all doubt. I will explain what's behind the rethinking shortly. |
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| yass | Mar 17 2011, 07:15 AM Post #2 |
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I ran across this looking for information about Spiderwort. Interestingly, I read a reference saying that "The brown stain found in the green husk of black walnuts contains organic iodine". Now, this is significant because I've just been doing a study on iodine, potassium iodide, and so on, which led me to a reference about Spiderwort changes colors if there was radiation present. This also mentions Spiderwort as being one of the plants that grows near Black Walnut. I'm probably going to have to split the posts up. Black Walnut Trees Produce Juglone, Toxic to Many Other Plants
 The relationship between plants in which one produces a substance which affects the growth of another is known as "allelopathy", a condition Pliny noted in black walnuts around 77 A.D. (Additional common landscape trees with allelopathic properties are sugar maple, tree-of-heaven, hackberries, southern waxmyrtle, American sycamore, cottonwood, black cherry, red oak, black locust, sassafrass, and American elm.) Juglone is alleopathic to many plants, while other plants are very tolerant of it. (See lists of juglone-sensitive and juglone-tolerant plants below.) Juglone occurs in the leaves, bark and wood of black walnuts although to a lesser degree than their roots and hulls. A Black Walnut sapling can spread juglone twice the radius of its small canopy. English Walnut and Carpathian Walnut trees are sometimes grafted onto Black Walnut rootstock (Juglans nigra L.) and Butternut rootstock (Juglans cinerea L.), making those trees produce toxins as well. Because juglone is poorly soluble in water, it tends not to leach out of the soil. Many plants such as tomato, potato, blackberry, blueberry, azalea, mountain laurel, rhododendron, red pine and apple may be injured or killed within one to two months of growth within the root zone of these trees. A few other trees closely related to black walnut produce limited quantities of juglone although toxicity is seldom observed. Those trees are butternut, English walnut, pecan, shagbark and bitternut hickory.  Black Walnuts in Husks  Black Walnut Leaves The presence of juglone is highly concentrated immediately under the leaf canopy of black walnuts, both from the tree roots and the accumulation of dead and dying debris. Decaying roots from a dead black walnut tree can still contain juglone for many years. The leaves containing juglone may be composted where the juglone will break down in several weeks from the presence of bacteria, air and water. If you want to test the toxicity of composted walnut leaves, plant tomato seedlings in it. Tomatoes are highly sensitive to juglone and will quickly die in its presence.  Fresh sawdust and ground black walnut mulch should not be used around plants sensitive to juglone. Black walnut pollen (usually in May) has caused allergic reactions in humans and horses and black walnut bedding in horse stalls has a similar effect. However, mulch made from walnut bark is said to be safe to use on even juglone-sensitive plants after composting 6 months to a year. Frankly, I’d rather not take the chance. And of course, breakdown is directly affected by soil type, micro-organisms and drainage. Spring is a good time to check your vegetable and flower beds for new seedlings emerging from the nut hoard squirrels may have planted the previous fall. Pulling them out now before their roots take hold is quite easy. There are some benefits to growing black walnuts. One is the delicious nutmeat, and another is the dye you can make from the hulls. Black walnuts have been recommended for pastures on hillsides in the Ohio Valley and Appalachian mountains to hold the soil and prevent erosion. They provide shade for cattle. There is also said to be a beneficial effect on growing Kentucky bluegrass in pastures. Medicinal Properties of Black Walnuts Black Walnut has antifungal; anti-parasitic and antiseptic properties. Rubbed on the skin, Black Walnut extract is reputed to be beneficial for eczema, herpes, psoriasis, and skin parasites. External applications have been known to kill ringworm. The Chinese are said to use Black Walnut to kill tapeworms with extremely good success. The brown stain found in the green husk of black walnuts contains organic iodine, which has antiseptic and healing properties and also makes a good insect repellant. There are several things a gardener may consider if you have black walnuts on your property. You should locate your garden area as far from the walnuts as possible. If that is not possible, consider raised beds but build them in such a way as to prevent black walnut roots from getting in to the planting area. Keep the area clean of all leaves and other debris from the black walnut trees. Culinary Properties of Black Walnuts Black walnuts have a strong, rich, smoky flavor with a hint of wine. Use them any recipe that call for nuts. Caution: the black walnut flavor may overpower everything else. Combine them 1:3 with English walnuts to tone down the flavor. Black Walnut Chicken Quiche 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken 1 cup grated Swiss cheese 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard 1 cup milk 1 cup Black Walnuts, chopped 1 baked 9-inch pie crust Mix chicken, cheese, onion, flour and 1/2 cup Black Walnuts. Sprinkle into crust. Mix beaten eggs, milk and mustard. Pour over chicken mixture; top with remaining Black Walnuts. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes. 6 servings. |
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| yass | Mar 17 2011, 07:17 AM Post #3 |
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Juglans nigra  Medicinal Uses Alterative; Anodyne; Antiinflammatory; Astringent; Blood purifier; Blood tonic; Detergent; Emetic; Laxative; Pectoral; Vermifuge. Dictionary: 1. Alterative = Tending to restore to normal health 2. Anodyne = Capable of soothing or eliminating pain 3. Antiinflammatory = Preventing or reducing inflammation. 4. Astringent = Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. 5. Blood purifier = agent that rids blood of impurities; cleanse. 6. Blood tonic = invigorating, refreshing and restoring blood 7. Detergent = A cleansing substance that acts similarly to soap 8. Emetic = Causing vomiting. 9. Laxative = stimulates evacuation of the bowels 10. Pectoral = Useful in relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract. 11. Vermifuge = Anthelmintic = expelling or destroying parasitic worms especially of the intestine Black walnut is toxic for horses! The juice from the fruit husk is applied externally as a treatment for ringworm[222, 257]. The husk is chewed in the treatment of colic and applied as a poultice to inflammations[222].  The bark and leaves are alterative, anodyne, astringent, blood tonic, detergent, emetic, laxative, pectoral and vermifuge[4, 222, 257]. Especially useful in the treatment of skin diseases, black walnut is of the highest value in curing scrofulous diseases, herpes, eczema etc[4]. An infusion of the bark is used to treat diarrhoea and also to stop the production of milk, though a strong infusion can be emetic[21, 257]. The bark is chewed to allay the pain of toothache and it is also used as a poultice to reduce the pain of headaches[222, 257]. A tea made from the leaves is astringent[222]. An infusion has been used to lower high blood pressure[257]. It can be used as a cleansing wash[21]. The pulverized leaves have been rubbed on the affected parts of the body to destroy ringworm[257]. The sap has been used to treat inflammations[257].  Edible Uses Oil; Sap; Seed; Sweetener. Seed - raw or cooked. A sweet, rich distinctive delicious flavour it makes an excellent dessert nut and is also widely used in confections, cakes etc[2, 34, 82, 183]. The kernel is hard to extract and the oil it contains quickly turns rancid[101, 159]. The unripe fruits can be pickled[183]. The seed is borne in solitary fruits or in pairs and is 3 - 4cm in diameter[82, 229]. The nuts can leave a permanent stain on clothing[226]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[101, 183]. A sweet taste but it tends to go rancid quickly[159]. Used as a seasoning in bread, squash and other foods[183]. The tree yields a sweet sap that can be drunk or concentrated into syrup or sugar[101, 102, 183]. It is tapped in spring. Other Uses Compost; Dye; Filter; Herbicide; Insecticide; Repellent; Tannin; Wood. A brown dye is obtained from the nuts, husks and bark[14, 57, 101, 159]. It does not require a mordant[169]. The husks can be dried for later use[169]. A brown dye is obtained from the leaves and stems[168]. It does not require a mordant[168]. The dye turns black if it is prepared in an iron pot[168]. The leaves can be dried for later use[169]. The husks are rich in tannin[226]. The husks can be made into a high quality coal (does the report mean charcoal?[K]) and is then used as a filter[226]. It was used in gas masks[226]. The leaves repel fleas and have been used as a strewing herb[20, 201, 257]. They are also used as an insecticide against bed bugs[222]. The ground up husks are also insecticidal[226]. The leaves produce substances that depress the growth of other plants. These substances are washed onto the ground by rain and inhibit the growth of plants beneath the tree[18, 20, 159]. The roots also produce substances that are toxic to many plant species, especially apples (Malus species), members of the Ericaceae, Potentilla spp and the white pines (certain Pinus spp.)[200]. An alternative ingredient of 'QR' herbal compost activator[32]. This is a dried and powdered mixture of several herbs that can be added to a compost heap in order to speed up bacterial activity and thus shorten the time needed to make the compost[K]. Wood - very ornamental heavy, hard, strong, close-grained, very durable. Easily worked, it glues well, does not warp, shrink or swell much and takes a good polish. It weighs 38lb per cubic foot. A very valuable timber tree and possibly the most sought after wood in N. America, it is used in cabinet making, ship building, veneer etc[1, 46, 61, 82, 101, 149, 227, 229, 235]. http://drclarkia.com/juglans_nigra.htm |
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| yass | Mar 17 2011, 07:23 AM Post #4 |
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 http://www.gardengrapevine.com/Walnuts.html A tip for fishermen: 
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| yass | Mar 17 2011, 07:42 AM Post #5 |
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Folklore The Romans associated the walnut with the Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage and the wife of Jupiter. This association led to the unique wedding practice of throwing walnuts at the bride and groom as a symbol of fertility. Women often carried walnuts to promote fertility. There is a legend that presumes walnuts were one of the gifts presented to Jesus by the three wise men.  English merchant sailors transported walnuts across the globe during Medieval times. Walnuts became so associated with the English that they were often called English walnuts, a name that is still used today. One custom in Poitou, France is to have the bride and groom dance around the city's gigantic walnut tree. The villagers believe that by participating in this dance the bride will produce an abundance of milk for her baby. In the French countryside, it was tradition to hang a bag of walnuts from the ceiling beam in the kitchen to represent abundance. Walnuts also represented longevity. Some young men in the French countryside believed the walnut tree to possess aphrodisiac powers and attempted to sneak a leaf into the shoe of a young woman they admired. Along with some items of amusing folklore, the walnut tree holds a few dark superstitions. In seventeenth century Italy there was a walnut tree, the Tree of Benevento, that was believed to be the place where witches gathered. According to a legend, the Bishop removed the tree, roots and all, but another witch-haunted tree grew where the original stood. Another legend warns it is unlucky to plant walnut trees too close to a stable because it might bring illness and death to the animals. Even travelers along the road were warned not to choose the walnut tree as a refuge for the night, fearing they may become ill. Superstitions and fears also surrounded the shade of the walnut tree. A passage in Pliny's writings states that the shadow of the walnut tree dulled the brain. He also considered the walnut tree a nuisance wherever it was planted. Another superstition warns that one should not try to grow anything near the walnut tree, because it contains evil or poison. The medieval Doctrine of Signatures stated that because the shape of the walnut resembled the brain, the nut would be beneficial for all ailments associated with the head and brain, including headaches. Later, toward the end of the fourteenth century, walnuts were thought to cause headaches. One superstition held that if a walnut were dropped into the lap of a person suspected of being a witch, she would be unable to rise from a sitting position as long as the walnut remained in her lap. http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch411.html I was kind of irritated that I hadn't saved this after having read it so I had to do a search, which luckily, brought it up (doesn't always work that way). I found a couple more results that look interesting. I haven't read them yet but think I'll post references to them with links for later reading maybe. Tree Medicine and Magic - The Walnut: The Witchcraft Tree for ... "13 Jan 2009 ... Once believed to be a vessel of evil, the walnut tree has long been ... in North America are the white or butternut walnut and the black walnut tree. ... The leaves from the tree are gathered in the spring or summer and ..." http://www.suite101.com/content/tree-medicine-and-magic-the-walnut-a89915 The Walnut Tree in Natural Medicine and Magic - Associated Content ... "22 Nov 2010 ... The leaves from the tree are gathered in the spring or summer and dried ... It once was called the tree of evil since witches in Italy are said to ... Black Walnut is an Herbal Remedy that Can Stop Sweating, and Fight ..." www.associatedcontent.com/article/6045548/the_walnut_tree_in_natural_medicine.html |
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