WAHOO - WOUNDWORT
WAHOO
/
Spindle Tree / Euonymus atropurpureus - Celastraceae. USA. *One of
the most useful Liver herbs along with Dandelion
and
Milk Thistle. Actions:
Alterative, Cholagogue, Circulatory Stimulant,
Diuretic, Hepatic, Mild Laxative
and Tonic. Cultivation: A
smooth leafed shrub or small tree with purple Flowers and purple edges to the
Leaves, found in Hedgerows and Woodlands. Products:
the Bark of
the Root is used dug up in Autumn or the Bark of the Stem can be used as an
alternative. Decoction: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the dried herb per cup.
Used
to Treat:
Constipation
/ Mild: as it encourages the Bowel.
Indigestion:
Jaundice: Liver
Conditions:
as
a powerful Cholagogue as a
Tonic
for
Sluggishness
or Liverishness.
Skin
Conditions:
as an
Alterative
due to poor
Liver
function.
WAKE
ROBIN
(American)
Arum triphyllum.
USA. Actions: Expectorant. Cultivation:
From the Arum Lily Family that grows in bold clumps.
Product: the
Root.
Used to Treat: Colds: as an Expectorant.
Coughs: as
an Expectorant. Lung
Congestion: as an Expectorant.
WALNUT
/ Juglans regia. Cultivation: Easy to grow.
Product:
Leaves
and Skins.
Used
to Treat: Bath:
add an Infusion of the Leaves to soothe the
Nerves and
promote Sleep. Cosmetics: used as a natural dye.
Dye: The Skins also used as a natural dye for
wool. Hair: to darken by combining 6 x Tablespoons of chopped
green Walnut Skins with 1 x Tablespoon of Alum
Powder
- available from a chemist) and add a little
warm
water to make a Paste. Rub evenly
through the Hair and leave for 60 minutes and
then rinse off with a mild Shampoo. Hypothyroidism:
Overweight: Scabies:
Skin Conditions:
WASABI /
Japanese
Horseradish /
Wasabi
japonica / Brassicaceae. Japan.
N.B:
Do
not
use
in
greater then
Culinary amounts if
Pregnant or Breast
Feeding.
Cultivation:
A semi - aquatic Perennial with long stemmed heart shaped Leaves and white
cruciform Flowers. Products:
Similar
Therapeutic
cultivation
as
Horseradish. Used
to Treat: Allergies:
Asthma: Sinusitis:
WATER
BETONY
/ Scrophularia aquatica
/
Europe. Actions: Vulnerary.
WATERCRESS / Nasturtium officinale. Constituents: Sulphur. Cultivation: does best in fresh running water especially if the nearby soil has a high Lime content. Product: Fresh New Leaves. Used also as a Condiment, in Soups and mixed green Salad, adding a peppery taste.
WATER
DOCK
/ Bloodwort /
Rumex aquaticus. Actions: Alterative
and Detergent. Cultivation: From
the
common
Dock
Family in
a
watery
en
Product: Roots. Used
to Treat: Gums:
as a Gargle to clean and strengthen.
Mouth Ulcers: to relieve.
WATER DROP
WORT
(Poisonous) Oenanthe crocata
/
Europe. N.B: Deadly Poisonous to be used only on
Professional
prescription. Cultivation: A small herb that
grows near running water
Product:
the
Root.
Used
to Treat:
Hysteria:
WATER PLANTAIN / Alisma plantago / Europe. Actions: Diuretic.
WHEAT
/ Tricum aestivum. Used to Treat: Diverticulitis:
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 & 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 :
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.
WILD PANSY / Viola tricolor. Used to Treat: Skin Conditions:
WILD YAM / Colic Root / Sweet Potato / Dioscorea villosa - Dioscoreaceae. Actions: Anti - Spasmodic, anti - Bacterial, anti - Inflammatory, anti - Rheumatic, Slightly Bitter and Cholagogue. Constituents: Steroidal Saponins such as Dioscine, Phytosterols such as Diogenin / Precursor to DHEA) Alkaloids, Tannin and Starch. Product: the Root. Used to Treat: Asthma: as an anti - Spasmodic. Breast Enlargement: Colitis: as an anti - Spasmodic with and without Nausea, Spastic Colon and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Digestive System: Beneficial. Diverticulitis: Specific - one of the best herbs combined with Chamomile and a Soft Demulcent such as Marsh Mallow. Dysmenorrhoea: Endocrine / Hormone System: increases Progesterone levels. Female Conditions: Gall Bladder Conditions: Hiccoughs: as an anti - Spasmodic. Inhibited Sexual Desire in Women: Menopause: as it balances Female Hormones instead of using HRT. N.B: Do not take for long term due to Progesterone levels involved. Menstruation / Period Pain: Ovarian / Pain: Pregnancy / Nausea: Uterine / Pain: as an anti - Spasmodic.
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.)
WINTER
SAVORY
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:
WITHANIA: See Ginseng, Indian.
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.
WOODRUFF / Asperula odorata. Britain / Europe. Actions: Diuretic, Tonic. Cultivation: Small herb that prefers shade. Used to Treat: Liver Conditions: as a Tonic. Prostate Conditions: as a Diuretic.
WOOD
SORREL
/ Oxalis acetosella
/
Wild.
Product: Use the
whole
herb above the ground.
WORMSEED / Chenopodium ambrosioides. Used to Treat: Amenorrhoea: Worms:
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.
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.
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