Botanical Name
Juglans nigra
 
Usual Origin(s)
Eastern North America, Central United States
 
Description
Dried, crushed pieces of the outer hull of black walnut fruit, characterized by a dark brown color and astringent properties. The hulls are rich in tannins and have been traditionally used for their cleansing and protective qualities.
 
Folk Names
American Walnut, Eastern Black Walnut, Black Walnut Shell
 
Gender
Masculine
 
Planet
Sun
 
Element
Fire
 
Powers
Protection, Cleansing, Banishing, Health
 
Magical Uses
Black Walnut Hulls are commonly used in protective rituals and spells to ward off negative energies and harmful influences. When burned as incense or added to cleansing baths, the hulls are believed to purify spaces and individuals of unwanted spiritual attachments or curses. Carrying a small pouch of Black Walnut Hulls is thought to provide ongoing protection against psychic attacks and ill-intentioned magic. The hulls are often incorporated into banishing rituals, helping to remove obstacles, bad habits, or toxic relationships from one's life. In health-related magic, Black Walnut Hulls are used in healing sachets and teas to support the body's natural cleansing processes. They are also employed in rituals designed to break generational patterns or family curses, helping to sever negative ancestral ties. Sprinkling powdered Black Walnut Hulls around property boundaries is believed to create a protective barrier against trespassers and negative influences.
 
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