Black walnut hullls (Juglans nigra) is a type of nut thought to offer a number of health benefits, especially in eliminating parasites.  Parasite eggs are most often invisible and can be in the produce, salads and fruit we eat.  If we walk barefoot, parasites can enter through the soles of our feet.  For thousands of years, many cultures have used a twice per year parasite cleanse because they were aware that parasites entering our bodies is a normal event in nature.  Among other herbs, Black Walnut is used for parasite prevention and removal.  It is a commonly eaten food in the United States. Black walnut is high in unsaturated fat and protein and contains substantial amounts of iodine, a benefit for those seeking to increase their iodine consumption and has even been used to make a disinfectant in the form of Black Walnut tincture.