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 Lettuce Leaf (Lactuca virosa)
Can calm restlessness, severe nervous disorders, neuroses and hyperactivity in children, reduce anxiety and induces sleep. Soothing to the digestive tract. An expectorant that eases asthma, bronchitis and dry coughs. Also a diuretic and for pain relief.
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Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa)
Relaxes muscles, soothes nerves, and relieves pain. Supports hormone health, relieves PMS and dysmenorrhea. Contains DHEA that gives vigor to lovemaking. Eases pains of childbirth and alleviates nausea during pregnancy. Relieves colic and jaundice.
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Wild Yam Root, Mexican (Dioscorea villosa)
Its traditional use is for easing menstrual cramps and for the prevention of miscarriage. It has been used to relax muscles, soothe nerves and relieve pain. A fine insulin regulator that has been used to reduce blood sugar levels. Relieves kidney stones.
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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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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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Yucca Root (Yucca filimentosa)
For arthritis and rheumatism, gout, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, migraines, digestion problems. Detoxifies the body inside and out. Yucca is said to stop baldness.
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