How Much Black Walnut Is Needed to Kill Parasites?

General Dosage Guidelines

• According to Web MD, the exact amount of black walnut that an individual should take will vary, depending on what the supplement is used for, as well as the individual's age, general health and any preexisting conditions. It's best to talk to a doctor, before taking black walnut, to make sure that the herbal supplement won't interfere with any conventional medications you're currently taking. If you're taking black walnut to flush parasites from the body, the dosage will depend on how long you've been dealing with this health issue and how much damage the parasites have already done.

Naturopathic Dosage Guidelines

• Dr. Hulda Clark, who has developed an herbal parasitic cleanse that includes black walnut, wormwood and cloves, recommends taking 2 tsp of the tincture, mixed with water, once a week for a year. This dosage serves as a protective measure to keep the body free of parasites that are often passed through contact with family members and pets. Dr. Clark also recommends that close friends and family take black walnut in the same dosage to avoid re-infecting the individual. For those who have been severely infected with parasites, Dr. Clark's proposed dosage is 2 tsp of black walnut tincture every hour for five hours. This method should be followed the next day as well until the person feels well enough to take the supplement weekly.

Symptoms

• If you think your health has been compromised by parasites, it's important to pay attention to your symptoms. This can help you determine how much black walnut to take daily. Stomach pain and indigestion, along with hives, skin rashes and extreme fatigue, could be the result of a parasitic infestation. The Natural Path website also notes that individuals plagued with parasites may start to develop several food allergies at once, as well as anemia and increased susceptibility to viruses and infection.

Additional Benefits

• Besides flushing the body of parasitic toxins that can come from contact with others, uncooked meats or free radicals, black walnut can also be used as a gargle to freshen the breath and expel germs from the mouth. The supplement may be an effective treatment for leukemia although, according to Web MD, more evidence is needed to support this claim. Black walnut may also provide relief to those suffering from acne and eczema and remove the bacteria from the body that causes athlete's foot, according to the Herbal Supplement Resource website.