A very strong astringent. One of the best herbs for piles and hemorrhoids. Increases the flow of urine. Removes kidney stones and gallstones. In fevers, brings down temperature. Excellent for varicose veins. It may be used in a douche for vaginal infections.

Useful in all stomach troubles, especially sour stomach and heartburn. However, because of its pain relieving properties, it is mostly used for minor aches and pains of the body. It is mentioned in Egyptian Papyri, and Hippocrates prescribed it many times for pain and fevers.

Wild Alum Root is a powerful astringent for the body. Very useful in chlorea, diarrhea and dysentery. Excellent used as rinse for sores in the mouth, and bleeding gums. The powder of Wild Alum Root sprinkled on a wound or cut will help stop the bleeding immediately. Excellent to rid mucus and pus in the bladder and intestines.

Tones up the system. Loosens phlegm in the throat and chest. Asthma can improve with this herb.

Is a good blood purifier. Good for all uterine diseases, and chronic skin diseases. Useful to both liver and kidney troubles.(Same as OREGON GRAPE ROOT)

Very relaxing and soothing to the nerves. For people who get excited easily, Wild Yam is most useful. It also will help expel gas from the stomach and bowels.

This is an old-time remedy. Taken in small, frequent doses, it will stimulate the stomach, heart and respiration. Helpful in obstruction in the bowels, Valuable in colic and gas in the bowels.

Will restore circulation. For stiff joint, Witch Hazel works wonderfully.

Betony is of great value when there is pain in the face and head. Opens obstructions of the liver and spleen. Cleans impurities from the blood. For indigestion, heartburn and cramps in the stomach, Betony is most beneficial.

Woodruff is a very beneficial herb where gravel and bladder stones exist. Used as a calmative for nervous conditions such as restlessness, insomnia, and hysteria. A tea of this herb is good for relieving stomach pains.

Compresses soaked in tea aid bruises and sprains. Tradionally used for expelling worms.