White walnut
Juglans cinerea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (424 studies) · ★★★★★
White walnut, scientifically known as Juglans cinerea, is a deciduous tree native to North America, valued for its medicinal properties. Historically, its bark has been utilized in traditional remedies to treat skin conditions and digestive issues. Today, it remains a significant subject of study for its complex chemical compounds.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Wood · Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Butternuss
- Butter-Walnuss
French:
- Noyer cendré
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Juglans cinereaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within the borders of Denmark. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found throughout both Germany and Poland. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically covering parts of Romania. Finally, the distribution reaches the Baltic States located in Eastern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the butternut, utilizes its various structures for both biological functions and traditional medicinal applications. The wood is highly valued for its distinct, dark, and fragrant qualities, often used in fine woodworking, while its internal chemical properties have historical significance in various remedies. Additionally, the bark of Juglans cinerea contains important bioactive compounds, such as juglone, which have been traditionally employed in topical preparations for their medicinal properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Juglans cinerea has 72 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, ANTIMONY, ARSENIC, Ash, BARIUM.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANTIMONY | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ARSENIC | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BARIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BROMINE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CADMIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CESIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Juglans cinerea has 345 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor, Acarifuge.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acarifuge | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acnegenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adjuvant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Juglans cinerea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus fumigatus | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark extract from Juglans cinerea | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |