Usnea (Usnea barbata)
It is used internally and externally for fungal, viral and bacterial infections. May be used for colds and flu and boosts the immune system. It can be helpful for chronic fatigue syndrome. Beneficial for yeast infections, vaginosis and chlamydia.
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Uva Ursi Leaf (Arctostaphylos uva ursi)
Helps bladder and urinary tract problems, yeast infections, vulvitis, for the acute pain in the initial outbreaks of genital herpes and venereal warts, and for hot inflammation of bacterial vaginosis. Helps dissolve kidney stones. Helps reduce infection.
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Violet Leaf (Viola odorata)
For coughs, sore throats, asthma, tumors, acne, psoriasis, swollen glands, and headaches. Used to relieve body pain including rheumatic, limb, extremities and joint pain and headaches. Also used for sleeplessness, anxiety, and hysteria. A blood purifier.
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Wahoo Root Bark (Euonymus atropurpureus)
Useful for jaundice, gall bladder inflammation, constipation, and skin problems caused by liver disorders. Works as an expectorant and boosts blood circulation. Useful in treating venereal diseases, uterine discharge, skin ailments and scalp problems.
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Watercress Leaf (Nasturtium officinale)
A good expectorant, beneficial for coughs, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract. It is stimulating to glandular activity. Particularly beneficial for the eyes and heart, effective against tuberculosis and other disease.
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White Oak Bark (Quercus alba)
A powerful astringent that has been used to control diarrhea, internal and external bleeding, excessive menstrual flow, nosebleeds and hemorrhoids. It increases the flow of urine and flushes kidney stones and gallstones. Helps relieve liver ailments.
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White Pine Bark (Pinus strobis)
For bladder, urinary tract and kidney infections, rheumatism, colds, croup, flu, bronchitis, and chest congestion. Helps to stimulate circulation. Lowers incidence of ateriosclerosis and heart problems. A powerful antioxidant that fights infection.
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White Poplar Bark (Populus alba)
It is one of the best tonics for the elderly and for debilitated individuals. Useful for arthritis and rheumatism, digestive system. Helps with diarrhea, promotes flow of urine. Used in the treatment of anorexia, IBS and urinary tract infections.
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White Willow Bark (Salix alba)
For the symptomatic relief of headaches, fevers, lower back pain, sciatica, arthritic pains, heartburn, toothaches and stomach ailments. Externally, its helpful in treating cuts, burns, wounds, sores, sweaty feet, dandruff and eases tonsilitis.
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Wild Carrot Tops (Seed)-Daucus carota aka Queen Anne's Lace
Benefits the digestive system, easing colic, relieving gout, heartburn, hiccups, flatulence and gastrointestinal distress. Stimulates cell renewal to improve the health of skin. Prevents cataracts, improves vision. Fights malignant diseases.
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Wild Indigo Root (Baptisia tinctotia)
Use externally as an antiseptic wash for wounds and skin problems. It can aid in treating lymphatic gland enlargement and decrease fevers. Helps heal sore nipples and bacterial infections.
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Wintergreen Leaf (Gaultheria procumbens)
Relieves pain and reduces inflammation. Beneficial for circulation. As an antiseptic is eases sore throat, mouth and has been used for gonorrhea. Relieves pain and headaches associated with menstruation. Helps relieve colds, toothaches and carpal tunnel.
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Witch Hazel Leaf (Hamamelis virginiana)
Helps stop external and internal bleeding. Has been used for soothing bruises, curbing diarrhea, gonorrhea, relaxed vagina, prolapsed uteri, Crohn's disease and varicose veins. Also relieves hemorrhoid pain and stitches after surgery.
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Yarrow Flower (Achillea millefolium)
Used as a remedy for cold/flu/fever. Kills many kinds of bacteria on skin and destroys infections. Eases discomforts of menstrual pain, headaches, rheumatism, gout and arthritis. Effective for athlete's foot, yeast infections and microbial infections.
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Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus)
For anemia, liver congestion, gallbladder diseases, skin problems, and constipation. Used to treat bleeding of the lungs, dysentery and hemorrhoids. An outstanding tonic for healthy skin, it relieves itchy skin, scabies, ringworm and eczema.
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