WATER LEMON (See: PASSIONFLOWER).

WATER RETENTION, see: CHICKWEED, CORN SILK, DANDELION and/or PIPSISSEWA. Also see: VITAMIN B-6.

WATERCRESS, and herb tea is loaded with cancer-fighting BETA CAROTENE, CALCIUM, POTASSIUM and VITAMIN C can also help in combating obesity, high blood pressure and stroke. Regular servings of this vegetable, raw, is recommended.

WATERMELON and YELLOW WATERMELON is particularly high in VITAMIN A and POTASSIUM. Also see: MELONS entry. (Also see: BETA CAROTENE).

WATERMELON SEED is commonly served as a tea; a powerful diuretic which tends to help lower blood pressure, particularly when combined with CHAMOMILE, HYSSOP and PASSION FLOWERS. Also useful in kidney and bladder disorders.

WEAKNESS, see: ASTRAGALUS, CHLOROPHYLL, COPPER, FO-TI, GINSENG, GOTU KOLA, IODINE, IRON, and/or VITAMIN A. For specific weakness of the arms and legs, see: VITAMIN B-3. Also see: FATIGUE and SEXUAL WEAKNESS.

SEXUAL WEAKNESS, see: ALMONDS, AMYRIS GILEADENSIS, BEE POLLEN, CAMEL FAT, CANADIAN PINE, CUBEB, CARDAMOM SEEDS (of the large species), CASSIA, CINNAMON, COPPER, CUBEB PLANT ROOT, DAMIANA, GALL of a JACKAL, GARLIC, GINKGO, GINSENG, GOTU KOLA, HABBATUL BARAKAH, HISTIDINE, HONEY, IODINE, IRON, MADJOUN, MASTIC TREE BERRY, OCTACOSANOL, OYSTER EXTRACT, RAW PROSTATE, SARSAPARILLAS, SAW PALMETTO, SELENIUM, SENNA, RED PEPPER, ROYAL JELLY, RAW TESTICULAR and/or ZINC. And see: VITAMINS A, B-3, B-12, B-15, C and/or E.

WEIGHT CONTROL, see: GOTU KOLA and/or IODINE. (ALL FRUITS, ESPECIALLY APPLES, GRAPEFRUIT, ORANGES, PAPAYAS, BUT NOT AVACADOS; ALL VEGETABLES; ALL WHOLE GRAINS; DRIED BEANS; BRAN; LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE; CRUSTACEANS; COD, FLOUNDER, HADDOCK; HOT HERBS and SPICES; PASTA; CHILI PEPPERS; POPCORN; CHICKEN and TURKEY; TOFU). Also see: SALT SUBSTITUTE.

COMMON HERBAL WEIGHT-LOSS AIDS, see: COFFEE and/or MA HUANG. Also see: IODINE.

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR is rich in fiber to protect against colon cancer as well as prevent constipation, diverticular disease and hemorrhoids. Wheat contributes B and C vitamins for enhanced immunity for cancer protection, IRON for strong blood, POTASSIUM for stroke prevention and ZINC for wound healing. Whole grains also contain SELENIUM which prevents lung cancer.

WHEAT GERM is a fiber-rich source of VITAMINS B-3 and B-6, for the heart, cancer protection, good digestion, and a healthy nervous system. WHEAT GERM is also an excellent source of VITAMIN E to combat blood disorders; anemia-preventing iron, and stroke-blocking POTASSIUM. Also wound-healing ZINC is found in WHEAT GERM.

WHEAT SPROUTS inhibit genetic damage to cells caused by some cancer-causing agents. (Also see: SPROUTS).

WHEEZING associated with the common cold, hay fever, sinusitis, and other respiratory allergies, see: CALENDULA, EUCALYPTUS, FENNEL, FLOS MAGNOLIAE, GINGER, LICORICE ROOT, MA HUANG, PEPPERMINT, PLEURISY ROOT, RADIX GLYCYRRHIZAE and/or RADIX SILERIS, and HONEY and/or LEMON. And see: ZINC.

CHINESE WHITE FLOWER (DR.C) - QUINARY WHITE WILLOW BARK is the herbal equivalent of aspirin - a natural pain reliever, and is helpful in relieving tension headaches. Reduces inflammation and good for neuralgia. White willow bark is a medicinal herb, not a food herb, and therefore it should not be taken everyday.

WILD AMERICAN GINSENG (See: GINSENG).

WILD CELERY (See: DONG QUAI).

WILD ENDIVE (See: DANDELION).

WILD GINGER (Asarum - Upana) ROOT tea

WILD INDIGO formulas are an excellent deep-acting immune system builder. A must for recurrent colds, flus, infections and frequent minor illnesses. Helps heal acute swellings of the tonsils and lymph nodes in neck and/or jaw. When preparing for a sauna or sweat, it increases skin secretions.

WILD OREGON GRAPE is a blood purifier and is used to treat jaundice, hepatitis; enhances liver functions.

WILD YAM ROOT tea

WINTER SQUASH is high in BRAN, POTASSIUM and VITAMIN B-2. (See: BUTTERNUT SQUASH, HUBBARD and SQUASH entries).

WITCH HAZEL used for soothing scrapes, cuts and bruises. Also helps with hemorrhoids and varicose veins to relieve pain and inflammation.

WOLF^(1)S WORT (See: CHRYSANTHEMUM).

WOODSGROWN AMERICAN GINSENG (See: GINSENG).

WORMS (in the digestive tract), see: BLACK WALNUT, BUTTERNUT BARK, CASCARA SAGRADA, GARLIC, GOLDEN SEAL, HABBATUL BARAKAH and/or WORMWOOD.

WORMWOOD (Artemesia absinthium - Indhana) is used to rid the body of worms, as an insect repellent , a strewing agent, and as a stimulant. It is also used as an antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, sedative, stomachic and tonic. It cures poor circulation, colds, fever, jaundice and rheumatism, and in the form of an herbal tea it has been given to women in labor. Compresses soaked in WORMWOOD tea are recommended for bruises, irritations and sprains. WORMWOOD OIL acts as a local anesthetic when used to relieve the pain associated with arthritis, neuralgia and rheumatism. Used in this way, the oil exerts antifungal and antibacterial activity. The least of its side effects is that it may cause dermatitis in some users. When POWDERS OF WORMWOOD are combined with powders of marigold flowers, a sprig of marjoram and thyme, and are anointed onto the body with a small quantity of virgin HONEY and vinegar, dreams are enhanced.

WOUND HEALING (for external use), see: ALOE, BLACKBERRY, CALENDULA, COMFREY, CONEFLOWER, ECHINACEA, EUCALYPTUS, GARLIC, GOLDEN SEAL, GOTU KOLA, MARSH MALLOW, MINTS, PASSIONFLOWER, PLANTAIN, ST. JOHN^(1)S WORT, SHEPHERD^(1)S PURSE, SLIPPERY ELM, TURMERIC, UVA URSI, WITCH HAZEL, YARROWS and/or ZINC. Also see: VITAMINS A, B-6, C, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMINE and/or VITAMIN K. (NOTE: APRICOTS, CARROTS, PUMPKIN [also see: PUMPKIN SEED], SPINACH, WINTER SQUASH, SWEET POTATOES; GRAPEFRUIT, ORANGES, TANGERINES; FIGS; BEEF, LAMB; OYSTERS; ALMONDS, CASHEWS; CHILI PEPPERS, SWEET PEPPERS; CHICKEN, TURKEY; SALAD GREENS; DUCK; WHEAT GERM, and see: MEADOW RUE, ST. PETER^(1)S ROOT and SKUNK CABBAGE; also see: PROTECTION FROM THE EVIL EYE and/or the TALISMANS entries. Also see: CHANTS, CIRCLE, DREAMS, INCANTATIONS, SECRET WORDS, TRIANGLE and/or WAND entries).