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Yellow Cedar
A tall fragrant tree of the pine family that bears cones. Yellow Cedar also known as Thuja.
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Yarrow
A hardy perennial herb with downy, finely divided leaves and dense clusters of whitish flowers. Yarrow also known as Milfoil and Thousand-Leaf. Yarrows are impressive all-round natural remedies. Owing to their bitter principles, they have the reputation as general fortifiers, helping to build the body’s natural resistance. They improve digestion, circulation, and the functions of…
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Witch-Hazel
A North American shrub. A plant whose bark and leaves can be used in skin care as an astringent. Available at health food stores. Astringent leaf and bark preparations are very effective in checking internal and external hemorrhages. Ointment is a good general remedy for cuts, burns and inflammations. A lotion made from the bark…
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Wintergreen
A shrubby evergreen plant whose leaves have a very pleasant aroma and taste. An evergreen shrub that grows close to the ground and is renowned for its aromatic leaves and red berries, which can be utilized to extract an oil commonly utilized as a flavoring agent in candies, chewing gum, and medicines, is known as…
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Willow
A deciduous tree; source of natural aspirin.
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Wild Pansy
A plant of the violet family.
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Wheatgrass
An annual cereal grass, high in vitamins and minerals, that is cultivated for its nutritional value. A chlorophyll-rich grass whose extracted juice is promoted as a treatment for anemia, ulcerative colitis, and other ailments.
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Vervain
A perennial native to tropical or subtropical climates that has small, pale purple flowers. Vervain also known as Verbena. An aphrodisiac, said to ‘secure the favour of the ladies.’ Historically associated with sorcerers and witches. Slightly bitter tisane is of very old usage as a digestive and sedative nightcap.
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Umeboshi Plum
A Japanese pickled plum.
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Tree Ear
An Asian black mushroom. Tree Ear also known as Reishi.
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