UVA URSI
(Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

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Medicinal Properties: Urinary antiseptic, a natural diuretic with antibacterial properties.

Uses in Folklore: Suggested by most herbalists for bladder and urinary infections. Suggested for kidney stones, diabetes, hemorrhoids, liver, spleen, pancreas, PMS, gonorrhea, and to strengthen the heart muscle.

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Do NOT use if pregnant or nursing. Those with any type of heart problem should consult a health care professional before using.


VALERIAN
(Valeriana officinalis)

Medicinal Properties: Aromatic, stimulant, tonic, anodyne, antispasmodic, nervine.

Uses in Folklore: American Indians used a boiled extract of valerian root for calming the nerves. Early settlers used it as a sedative, especially for nervousness and anxiety accompanied by insomnia. It was also mentioned as an agent that relieves muscle spasms. This calming herb has tranquilizing properties with marked sedative action, and has a soothing effect on the entire central nervous system. This herb is nature's first choice as a sleep inducer.


WILD LETTUCE
(Lactuca virosa)

Medicinal Properties: Sedative, anodyne, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic, nervine.

Uses in Folklore: Traditionally used to relieve pain, this herb has mild narcotic properties. Suggested by herbalists for toothache, whooping cough, bronchitis & chronic pain.


WILD YAM
(Dioscorea villosa)

Medicinal Properties: Anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, cholagogue, anti- bilious, hepatic.

Uses in Folklore: This valuable herb was at one time the sole source of the chemicals that were used as the raw materials for contraceptive hormone manufacturing. Contains high levels of progesterone and natural steroids. Highly recommended by herbalists for PMS symptoms, menopause symptoms, hot flashes, fibrostic breasts, cramping, and for liver and gall bladder problems.


WOOD BETONY
(Stachys officinalis)

Medicinal Properties: Sedative, nervine, tonic, bitter, aromatic, vulnerary.

Uses in Folklore: Wood Betony feeds and strengthens the central nervous system and also has a sedative action. It finds use in nervous debility associated with anxiety and tension It will ease headaches and neuralgia when they are of nervous origin.


YARROW
(Achillea millefolium)

Medicinal Properties: Diaphoretic, hypotensive, astringent, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-catarrhal, emmenagogue, hepatic, stimulant, tonic.

Uses in Folklore: Yarrow was used in a wide variety of medicinal treatments by at least fifty eight Indian tribes. It is one of the best diaphoretic herbs and is a standard remedy for aiding the body to deal with fevers. Yarrow lowers blood pressure due to a dilation of the peripheral vessels. As a urinary antiseptic it is indicated in infections such as cystitis.


YERBA MATE
(Llex paraguayensis)

Medicinal Properties: Nervine, stimulant, blood purifier.

Uses in Folklore: This herb has been used to stimulate the mind and the nervous system to retard aging, and it works well with other healing herbs to improve their effects. Suggested for arthritis, headaches, hemorrhoids, fatigue, stress, allergies, hay fever, fluid retention, blood purifier, and to stimulate cortisone production. Yerba mate contains chlorophyll, iron, trace minerals, and the vitamins B5, C & E.