- Botanical name: Juglans regia
- Common name: Walnut
- Literal name translation: barbarian peach kernals
- Family: Juglandiaceae
- Part used in Chinese medicine: seed
- Major Chinese medicine actions:
- Tonifies Kidney and Lungs, strengthens low back,
assists Kidneys in grasping qi, alleviates wheezing
Photo Credits: (top to bottom)
Photo 1: Juglans regia; 09/2007; author Thesupermat; permission under GFDL
Photo 2: Juglans regia; 10/2005; author Rasbak; permission under GFDL
Photo 3: Juglans regia; 10/2005; author Rasbak; permission under GFDL
Photo 4: Juglans regia; 12/2005; author David Monniaux; permission under GFDL