WATER PLANTAIN / Alisma plantago / Europe. Actions: Diuretic.

WHEAT / Tricum aestivum. Used to Treat: Diverticulitis: 

WHEAT GERM: Constituents: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, B5, B12, K and E.

WHEAT GERM OIL / Used to Treat: Skin / Dry: combine 1 Egg Yolk with 1 teaspoon of Wheat Germ and enough Almond Oil to make a Paste and warm slightly and spread over the face or brush on with a cosmetic brush and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water and pat dry with a soft towel. Skin / Extra Hard: to soften the Elbows, Knees and Soles of the Feet or backs of the Heels mix equal parts of Wheat Germ Oil and Lemon Juice and massage in or equal parts of Wheat Germ Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar and rub in until all the Oil is absorbed. Toenails / Cracked / Dry: rub Wheat Germ Oil into each night. 

WHEAT GRASS / Agropyron. Used to Treat: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: 

WHITE FRENCH MILLET : Constituents: Silica - 1 x cup soaked for 8 hours, or boiled for 40 minutes, and / or with 1/2 cup Linseeds to clear Sand from the Stomach. Good for Bone and Nervous System. Assists Calcium absorption.

WHITE SAGE / Native Wormwood / Artemisia ludoviciana / Asteraceae. Cultivation: An aromatic upright shrub with silvered foliage to 1.2 metres that spreads by Stolons.

WHITE WILLOW / Used to Treat: Pain:

WILD BERGAMOT / Monarda fistulosa. N.B: Do not use if Pregnant or Breast Feeding. Cultivation: Lance - shaped Leaves. Product: Leaves.

Used to Treat: Breath / Bad: contains anti - Septic compounds. Use 2 x teaspoons per cup of boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Tooth / Decay:

WILD CARROT Daucus carota. Europe. Actions: Gentle Stimulant.  

WILD CHERRY / Prunus serotina / North America. Actions: Pectoral, Tonic.  

WILD CHERVIL: Used to Treat: Amenorrhoea:

WILDE Als - Artemisia  afra / Asteraceae. / Africa - Western Cape to Ethiopia. N.B: Do not use if Pregnant or Breast Feeding.

Cultivation: A clumpy bush 1/2 - 2 metres. Product: Leaves, Roots and Stems.

Used to Treat: Colds: Flu: Digestive Tonic: Nasal Congestion: also applied topically. Respiratory Conditions: Throat - Sore:

WILD FENNEL / Common Fennel / see under Fennel.

WILD GERANIUM: Used to Treat: Canker Sores:

WILD INDIGO ROOT /  Baptisia tinctoria. Actions: Anti - Catarrhal, anti - Microbial and Febrifuge.

Cultivation: Dig in the Autumn after Flowering has ended, clean, cut up and dry thoroughly. Decoction: 1/3 to 1 teaspoon per cup and simmer for 15 minutes and drink 3 times a day. Tincture: 1 to 2ml 3 times a day. 

Used to Treat:  Ear Infections: Gingivitis:  Inflammation: Infection: combined with Echinacea and Myrrh. Laryngitis: Lymphatic System Conditions: to cleanse and combine with Cleavers and Poke Root. Lymph Glands / Swollen: Mouth Ulcers:  Mucus / Excessive: caused by food Allergies or an excessive intake of any Dairy products. N.B: Avoid foods that do this. Nasal Catarrh: whether excess, clear, infected or yellow. Nose Infections: Sinus / Catarrh: whether excess, clear, infected or yellow. Temperature: Pyorrhoea: as a Mouth Wash with Infection or Inflammation of the Bones in the Jaw and around the Teeth, possibly with erosion of the Bones and loosening Teeth, but with Infection, and then swallow the Tincture. Throat Infections: Thrush: with a Douche. Tonsillitis: Vaginitis: with a Douche.

WILD LETTUCE / Lactuca virosa / Wild. Product: the whole herb above the ground. 

WILD MARJORAM / Oregano. See under - Marjoram.  

WILD MINT / Marsh Mint / Mentha sativa. Europe. Actions: Astringent, Strong Emetic and Gentle Stimulant. Cultivation: Similar to garden Mint. Product: the Leaves.

Used to Treat: Menstrual Flooding: Specific. 

WILD OATS / Avena sativa. N.B: Not suitable for anyone who is Gluten Sensitive. Actions: Slightly Stimulating Tonic. Used to Treat: Cholesterol: A good source of Fibre to lower levels. Herpes: as it contains Vitamin E, Iron, Manganeze and Protein. Nervous Exhaustion: Specific as a long - term remedy. Nervous System: Specific Tonic. Shingles: as it contains Vitamin E, Iron, Manganeze and Protein. Temperament: lifts the Mood and improves adaptability. 

WILLOW, American Black / Salix discolor. USA. Product: the Bark.

Used to Treat: Sexual Libido: to lessen and control Night emissions and premature Ejaculation. Varicose Ulcers: as a Poultice as it has excellent healing properties. 

WILLOW WHITE / Salix alba. Europe. N.B: Do not take if Allergic to Aspirin.

Used to Treat: Ageing:   Alzheimer's Disease:    Angina:    Arthritis:     Arthritic Conditions: as a Tea Tonic. Product:  the Bark.

Used to Treat: Sexual Libido: to lessen and control Night emissions and premature Ejaculation. Varicose Ulcers: as a Poultice as it has excellent healing properties. 

WINTERGREEN / Gaultheria procumbens. North America. Actions: Aromatic, Astringent, mainly used as a Stimulant. Constituents: Menthyl Salicylate. Cultivation: A small procumbent shrub. Product: the Leaves only used as a Poultice, / and the Oil Externally as an Embrocation mixed with Raw Linseed Oil and Comfrey Oil to penetrate and warm. Can penetrate up to 10cm into Tissue carrying with it the healing qualities of the other Oils such as Almond or Olive Oil with which it is mixed. 

Used to Treat: Aches: the Oil is readily absorbed through the Skin. Amenorrhoea: Back Ache: Corns: Diarrhoea: as an Astringent to control. Ear Ache: Gums / Inflamed: as an Infusion of the Leaves as a Mouth Wash. Hangover: Head Ache: the Oil is readily absorbed through the Skin or the Leaves as an Infusion. Joints / Twisted: as a soothing rub. Neuralgia: Pains: the Oil is readily absorbed through the Skin. Rheumatism: the Oil is readily absorbed through the Skin and is one of the best remedies known for this Condition and the Leaves as a Poultice. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Anti - Inflammatory action is Specific to treat. Sciatica: Skin Conditions: with the Leaves as a Compress Infusion. Sciatica: Tinnitus: Tissues / Connective / Sprained / Stretched / Torn: as a soothing rub. Throat / Sore: as an Infusion of the Leaves as a Mouth Wash. (action is Specific.)

WITCH HAZEL / Hammamelis virginiana. USA. *One of the most beneficial herbs. N.B: For External use only as it is highly Astringent and excellent for treating Bruising where the Skin is broken. The commercial distilled product sold in Supermarkets is not as effective as the Extract that can be used straight, diluted as a rinse or as an Ointment, depending upon the application. Actions: Anti - Septic, Astringent, Cleanser, Sedative, Styptic and Tonic. Constituents: Tannic Acid. Cultivation: A slender tree of modest growth. Product: the Bark, Leaves and Twigs used as a Tincture. 

Used to Treat: Blisters: with iced Witch Hazel. Bruises: as a soothing Compress.

Capillaries / Broken: to reduce the size. Complexion: dilute it and dab on with a moistened cotton ball after cleansing with a pure gentle soap.

Diarrhoea: under Professional  prescription.

Gums / Bleeding: grind up 3 - 4 Tablespoons of Witch Hazel Leaves and add to 1 litre of boiling water and strain through fine muslin and when cool rinse through the Mouth 3 times a day.

Face / Steam: combine equal parts of Witch Hazel, Lavender and Lemon Grass and gently simmer for 5 minutes and stand over the steam with a towel over the Head for 10 minutes to open the Pores and increase Circulation. Splash the Skin with a chilled Tonic of diluted Witch Hazel and Apple Cider Vinegar. Feet / Aching / Tired: rub the Soles with Witch Hazel and Lemon Juice to get the Circulation going or add Rosewater and Violet Oil into the Witch Hazel and massage into the Feet to relieve the strain and soothe sore Muscles or add 4 drops of Clove Oil to the Witch Hazel.

Haemorrhages: Specific. Haemorrhoids: Hair and Scalp Conditions: as an Ointment.

Insect Bites: Menstrual  Flow / Excessive: under Professional prescription.

Piles: Specific. Rashes: as a soothing Compress.

Skin Conditions / Irritations:   Sunburn:

Varicose Ulcers: as an Ointment. Varicose Veins: combine with Comfrey Ointment as a Poultice.

Wrinkles:  

WOLFBERRY / Lycium chinese. Used to Treat: Impotence: Macular Degeneration:  

WOOD BETONY / Stachys betonica / S. Officinalis / Betonica officinalis. N.B: Avoid high doses during Pregnancy. Cultivation: Attractive plant with purple flowers growing out of a cushion of leaves. Product: the Aerial parts used with 1 x easpoon dried or 2 teaspoons of fresh herb to a cup of boiling water. Used  to Treat: Head: encourages Blood flow. Nervous System: to restore especially with sick Head Aches and poor Memory.

WOOD SORREL / Oxalis acetosella / Wild. Product: Use the whole herb above the ground.

WORMWOOD / Old Woman / Artemisia absinthium. N:B: Too large a dose will cause the Complaints it cures - better given in small doses. Southernwood / artemisia abrotanum, which see, is a close relation and is similar in its actions, but is not as good. Main Use: For Poor Digestion and insufficient Stomach Acid. Actions: Anthelmintic, anti - Inflammatory, Bitter Tonic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Depurative, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Stomachic and Sudorific. Constituents: Absinthin, Absinthol, Malates, Nitrate of Potassium, Resin, Succinic Acid, Tannin and Volatile Oil. Cultivation: A woody shrub to 80 cm high with a bitter sweet scent and grey green leaves covered in fine hairs. Easy to grow from the Seed in Spring or by division in Spring & Autumn tolerating a wide range of soils and likes semi - shade and cut back after flowering as it will inhibit the growth of plants nearby so give it plenty of room. Product: the whole herb above the ground and pick the Leaves whenever required, or if intending to dry then gather when in Flower. Place in draws to protect clothing or in kitchen cupboards to reduce Infections to food. Infusion: 2 x teaspoons of the Leaves per cup or take 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful 3 times a day. Tea: One cup of boiling water onto 1 x teaspoon of the dried herb and Infuse for 10 - 15 minutes and take 1 x Tablespoon morning and night. Tincture: 1 - 4ml 3 times a day.

Used to Treat: Acidity: prevents. Anaemia: Blood: purifies. Body: benefits the whole Body due to its Tonic action. Brain: assists the Body and is one of the finest Brain Tonics. Colic Pains: Specific. Diarrhoea: Specific. Digestion: stimulates and invigorates the whole of the Digestive process. Dropsy: Fever / Intermittent: with fresh Juice - 20 drops in Honey. Fevers: assists the Body. Glands / Swollen: with fresh Juice - 20 drops in Honey. Gut Parasites:  Indigestion: used if due to a deficient quantity and quality of Digestive Juices. Infections: assists the Body. Insect Repellent: combine with Rue to repel Fleas, Moths and other Insects. Liver Conditions: Specific. Lower Organ Weakness: with fresh Juice - 20 drops in Honey. Menstruation / Painful / Retarded: Nerve Tonic:  Wind: Worms: powerful remedy. Take in a Capsule to get rid of and to avoid the extreme Bitter taste. As an Anthelmintic used for Roundworms and Pinworms.    Horses: N.B: Must not be used on Pregnant Mares. One of the most Bitter herbs and is used best as part of a Worming mixture. used for Threadworms and Roundworms. 

WOUNDWORT C: A1 herb. Product: the Leaves. Action: Anti - Spasmodic. Used to Treat: Cramps / Night: as an anti - Spasmodic to relieve. Giddiness: as an anti - Spasmodic to relieve. Wounds: to heal rapidly.