| Botanical Name | Juglans Regia |
| Common Name | Walnut Oil, Black Walnut Oil |
| Country of Origin | France, Australia, New Zealand, California |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | Not Applicable |
| Optical Rotation | Not Applicable |
| Refrective Index | 1.470 – 1.480 @°C |
| PlantPart | Seed |
| Bland With | The oil has medium viscosity and blends with most of the essential oil. |
| CAS No | 8024 09 7 |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Extraction Method | Cold-pressed of the seeds |
Walnut oil is better known for culinary use, where chefs prefer to use it cold as heating may destroy its nutty quality. However, this oil is also highly favored for massage as it is an excellent emollient with moisturising properties for dry, mature or scaly, irritated skin. In aromatherapy circles, Walnut Oil is believed to be a balancing agent for the nervous system.
Historical accounts show walnut trees growing in Babylon (present day Iraq) around 2,000 BC. However, prior to that time, there are other indications that show the walnut was grown in many parts of the world including Egypt, Eastern Europe, Asia, South and North America, and Greece. California now claims the most production of walnuts. In the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys, there are about 5,000 growers and 52 processors.
Color : Pale yellow to yellow liquid with Characteristic odor,
Aroma : Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils
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Walnut Oil makes a perfect choice for aromatherapy and massage. In both, the walnut oil is diluted in another carrier oil. It is also used in cosmetic manufacturing and frequently used for hair care products.
