The leaves of the walnut tree in a detailed portrait

The leaves of the walnut tree in a detailed portrait

This is what the leaves of the walnut look like

The walnut tree has imparipinnate leaves with a stem that is about three to five centimeters long. The seven to nine centimeters long leaflets can vary in shape from oblong-oval to broad-elliptical. In addition, they have narrowed ends on both sides. The terminal leaflet is petiolate and much larger than the other leaves.

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When it shoots, the leaves of the walnut tree are reddish in color. Later, the color on the top changes to a strong medium or dark green. The leaves are lighter underneath and are only a little hairy in the nerve corners. In the autumn season, the tone turns into a subtle, barely noticeable yellow-brown.

Smell of the walnut leaves

When rubbed, the leaves of the walnut give off an aromatic scent. They smell strongly of turpentine.

When the walnut turns green and bald

"The first will be the last."

This saying applies to a certain extent to the walnut tree. It sheds its leaves early in autumn - and then it takes a long time to sprout again.

In spring the walnut tree is the last deciduous tree to turn green - even after the oak. Often there are no leaves to be seen at the beginning of May.

Using walnut leaves as a remedy - tips

The leaves of the walnut tree serve as a remedy - for internal as well as external use.

You can choose to use dried or fresh leaves. Walnut leaves are said to be particularly effective against skin conditions. In addition, the leaves are said to help against bacteria, fungi and worms.

Here is an overview of some of the ingredients of the leaves:

  • Tannins
  • Flavonoids
  • vitamin C
  • Glycosides (juglone)

Tips for external use

With skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis or athlete's foot, the leaves of the walnut tree are in the form of

  • Baths,
  • Douches and
  • Envelopes

helpful.

Tips for internal use

It is often worthwhile to consume walnut leaves as tea for skin diseases, but also for marginal intestinal complaints.

How to make tea with the leaves:

  1. Pour a cup of boiling water over two teaspoons of walnut leaves.
  2. Let it sit for ten minutes.
  3. Strain the leaves.
  4. Drink the hot walnut tea in small sips.

Drink one to three cups a day. After six weeks of continuous use, you should take a break for several weeks and first enjoy another tea. After that, you can put on the walnut tea again for six weeks.

Note: The break prevents unwanted long-term effects and also prevents the positive effects from diminishing due to a habituation effect.

Walnut leaves are effective against insects

The essential oils of the walnut leaves keep unpleasant insects such as flies, fleas, mosquitoes and moths away. This is why walnut trees are often planted near seats in parks and near compost heaps in gardens.

Leaves are vital to the walnut tree

If a walnut tree no longer forms leaves, for example due to severe frost damage, it dies. The tree cannot live without leaves.