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White Hellebore (Veratrum album)
- Mania,
- epilepsy,
- gout,
- very strong analgesic activity,
- skin complaints,
- against high blood pressure,
- large doses are toxic.
White Mulbery (Morus alba)
- Hepatoprotective activity,
- inhibitory effects on tyrosinase,
- induces cancer cells apoptosis,
- immunomodulating activity,
- very expressed antioxidant activity,
- hypoglycemic activity, diabetes,
- antitussive,
- antiedema,
- analgesic,
- sedative.
White Peony (Paeonia alba)
- Spasmolytic,
- sedative,
- active-oxygen scavenger,
- for intestinal metaplasia and atypical hyperplasia of gastric mucosa,
- dementia,
- migraine, headaches,
- vertigo,
- liver diseases,
- allergies,
- analgesic,
- anti-inflammatory,
- amenorrhoes, dysmenorrhoea,
- could have promising therapeutical effect on IgA glomerulonephritis.
Wild chicory (Chichorium intibus)
- Potent hepatoprotective, anti-hepatotoxic,
- strong antioxidant,
- inhibits LDL oxidation,
- hypoglycemic effect, diabetes,
- immunomodulatory effect.
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)
- Excellent for asthma, strong vasodilatator,
- best and fastes cures bilious colic, gastritis, gall bladder complaints,
- arthritis, anti-inflammatory, analgesic,
- diabetes,
- antioxidant,
- painful menstruation,
- contraceptive properties,
- diosgenin from Dioscorea villosa up-regulates VEGF-A and promotes angiogenesis in preosteoblast-like cells.
Winged Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum alatum)
- Anti-inflammatory,
- sedative,
- analgesic activity, rheumatism, arthritis, pain-killer,
- excellent for toothache,
- skin disease,
- improves circulation.
Wireweed (Polygonum aviculare)
- Gingivitis,
- antifibrotic effects,
- diarrhea,
- kidney stones,
- gastritis, enteritis,
- to stop internal bleeding,
- anti-inflammatory activity,
- inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis,
- inhibition of PAF-induced exocytosis.
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
- Haemorrhoids,
- inhibits tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF)-induced endothelial cell death,
- antioxidant, active-oxygen scavenger,
- anti-inflammatory,
- antiphlogistic,
- antiviral,
- mucous colitis,
- painkiller,
- inflammation of the mouth, inflammation of the pharynx, astringent,
- tired eyes, eye drops, eye ointments,
- skin diseases,
- bleeding,
- Hamamelis ointment is an effective and safe treatment for certain skin disorders in children up to the age of 11 years, formulations of Hamamelis and urea are mainly used for their antiinflammatory, hydrating, and barrier-stabilizing effects in dermatitis maintenance therapy.
Withania (Withania somnifera)
- Withania somnifera, popularly known as Ashwagandha is widely considered as the Indian ginseng. In Ayurveda, it is classified as a rasayana (rejuvenation) and expected to promote physical and mental health, rejuvenate the body in debilitated conditions and increase longevity. Having wide range of activity, it is used to treat almost all disorders that affect the human health.
- Attenuates cerebral functions in the elderly, loss of memory,
- anxiolytic effects,
- slight depressant effect on the central nervous system,
- adaptogenic agent,
- sedative,
- stimulates generation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes and it may reduce tumor growth,
- important candidates for the therapeutic treatment of neurodegenerative diseases,
- withanoside from Withania was shown to control neurons as well as glial cells for reconstruction neuronal networks, indication in epilepsy, stress and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disorders, tardive dyskinesia, cerebral ischemia, and even in the management of drug addiction,
- potential agent in the treatment of osteoporosis.
Wolfberry (Lycium chinense)
- Tinnitus,
- increased vaginal secretion, dry vagina, excellent for postmenopausal care,
- promotes the development of bone marrow,
- decreases night sweats,
- renewes libido,
- significantlly enhances immune functions,
- inhibits the growth of the Lewis lung cancer,
- very potent hepatoprotector,
- stimulates parasympathetic nervous system,
- relaxes the artery muscles,
- lowers blood pressure,
- very good for asthma,
- adjuvant in the biotherapy of cancer,
- strong antioxidant, free radical scavenger.
Wood Betony (Betonica officinalis)
- Gout,
- wounds healing,
- asthma,
- relaxes the nervous system,
- anti-inflammatory,
- spitting of blood, bleeding,
- bladder stone,
- antidiarrhoeal,
- epilepsy,
- headache.
Woodruff (Asperula odorata)
Rheumatism,
- colds,
- migraine,
- depression,
- insomnia,
- helps hea
- improves appetite,
- consumption of large quantities can produce symptoms of poisoning.
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