-use: bark
-good remedy for fevers; headaches and other pains; may soothe inflammatory conditions and
menstrual cramps; may lower blood sugar
-capsules 2 every 3 to 4 hours; decoction 1 to 3 cups daily; tincture 1 tsp. three times daily
*not for use with pregnant women or children under the age of 2
Wild Cherry Bark (Prunus serotina)
-use: bark
-excellent remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis and asthma; helpful for colitis, diarrhea, gastritis and
ulcers; mild sedative
-infusion 1 cup three times daily; tincture 1/4 to 1/2 tsps. three times daily
*not for pregnant and nursing mothers
Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) [horsefly weed]
-use: root
-can help reduce fevers, heal mouth ulcers and gingivitis; treatment for infections of ear, nose, throat
and lymph glands; ointment for sore nipples
-decoction 1 cup three times daily; tincture 1 tsp. three times daily; mouthwash as needed
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginana)
-use: bark and leaves
-effective externally for bruises, hemorrhoids, varicose veins and wounds
-liquid or ointment as needed
Wood Betony (Betonica officinalis) [Betony]
-use: aboveground parts
-relieves headaches; may relieve general stress and anxiety; stimulant for digestive tract
-infusion 1 cup three times daily; tincture 1 tsp. three times a day
Yarrow (Achillea millefalium) [bloodwort, herbe militaire, nosebleed, soldiers's woundwort;
stauchgrass, thousand seal]
-use: flowers, leaves and stems
-excellent treatment for wounds; used to treat colds and sore throats; used to break fevers; mild
digestive aid; may relieve menstrual cramps; has moderative sedative effect; may treat hypertension
-infusion 1 cup three times a day; tincture 1 tsp. three times daily; salve as needed
Yellow Dock (Remex crispus)
-use: root
-excellent liver and gallbladder tonic; helpful in constipation; relieves acne, psoriasis and other skin
conditions; treatment for varicose veins and hemorrhoids; useful with HIV/AIDS and cancer; useful
with anemia; helpful with jaundice
-decoction 1 cup three times daily; tincture 1 tsp. three times daily
