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White Oak Bark
(Quercus alba) Astringent, used for diarrhea, hemorrhage, leukorrhea, bleeding and
ulcerated gums. Topically for sores, hemorrhoids. Strengthens capillaries. White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Astringent, contains
salicin, reduces inflammation. Used for headache, neuralgia, fevers,
hayfever, arthritis
and rheumatism.
Wild Cherry Bark
(Prunus virg.) Expectorant, antitussive, astringent, sedative, digestive bitter. Used for irritating coughs,
bronchitis and asthma.
Wild Indigo Root
(Baptisia tinctoria) Lymph cleanser; for local infection such as sore throat, laryngitis,
tonsillitis, pharyngitis, mouth ulcers, gingivitis, and pyorrhea. Best used in small
amounts formulas. Caution: Large doses may be toxic Wild
Lettuce (Lactuca serriola) Sedative; muscle relaxant, calms restlessness and
anxiety, subdues irritating coughs.
Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea
villosa)
Antispasmodic; carminative; anti-inflammatory; hepatic; cholagogue; diaphoretic. Used for
intestinal colic, diverticulitis, painful menses, ovarian and uterine pain, arthritis,
flatulence.
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