A comprehensive review on ethnobotanical, medicinal and nutritional potential of walnut (Juglans regia L.)

Juglans regia L. commonly known as walnut is used the most extensive and economical tree in world. This review aims to study ethnomedicinal, phytochemical pharmacological potential of walnut. The literature has been collected from different online sources like science Direct, Scopus, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, PubMed, etc. based on inclusion exclusion criteria. An ethnomedicinal survey also conducted document traditional knowledge uses among local peoples Union Territory Jammu Kashmir. On surveying major walnut-producing areas, it followed that locally a medicinal, nutritional, commercial plant treat common diseases disorders locality. first time area no reported till now Division while some work Kashmir Division. Among many bioactive compounds present various parts, Juglone significant anti-cancer compound treating deadly cancer. systematic describes information uses, phytochemistry, habitat, macro-morphology, distribution, importance.