How to Make Black Walnut Hull Infused Oil and Drawing Salve

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For centuries, black walnut hulls have been prized in folk medicine for their antimicrobial, antifungal, and detoxifying properties. Today, they’re still used in natural skincare, especially in drawing salves—ointments designed to help pull out splinters, insect stingers, minor toxins, and impurities from the skin.

If you love making your own herbal remedies, this simple recipe will show you how to craft black walnut hull infused oil and turn it into a soothing, old-fashioned drawing salve.

Step 1: Make Black Walnut Hull Infused Oil

This oil is the foundation of your salve. Infusing dried black walnut hulls into a carrier oil draws out their beneficial properties.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup dried black walnut hulls (green hulls are the strongest, but must be dried before use)
  • 1 ½ cups carrier oil (olive, jojoba, or almond oil all work well)
  • 1 clean glass jar with lid

Instructions

  1. Place the dried black walnut hulls in the jar.
  2. Pour the carrier oil over the hulls until they’re fully submerged.
  3. Seal the jar tightly and store it in a warm, dark spot for 4–6 weeks. Shake gently every few days.
  4. When ready, strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar.

👉 Quick Method: If you don’t want to wait, you can heat the oil and hulls gently in a double boiler or slow cooker on the lowest setting for 3–4 hours, then strain.

Step 2: Turn the Infused Oil into Drawing Salve

Once you have your infused oil, you’re ready to make the salve. This blend combines detoxifying herbs, soothing butters, and natural thickeners for a smooth, spreadable ointment.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup black walnut hull infused oil (from step 1)
  • 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets (helps the salve set)
  • 1 tablespoon shea butter or cocoa butter (optional, adds extra skin-soothing benefits)
  • 1 tablespoon activated charcoal (pulls impurities from the skin)
  • 1 tablespoon bentonite clay (absorbs toxins and balances the texture)
  • 8–10 drops tea tree or lavender essential oil (optional, for added antimicrobial power)

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