Family Name: Juglanduceae
Botanical Name(s): Juglans Regia
Popular Name(s): Walnut, Persian Walnut, European Walnut, Akhrot
Parts Used: Leaves, Barks, Fruits
Habitat: Cultivated in Himalayas and the Khasi hills
Description: It is a large deciduous tree attaining heights of 25-35 m, commonly with a short trunk and broad crown, though taller and narrower in dense forest competition. It is a light-demanding species, requiring full sun to grow well.
Uses: They are useful in herpes, eczema, scrofula and syphilis. Fruits are sweet and emollient, thermogenic and aphrodisiac.