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Velvet Turtleback

Velvet Turtleback

Psathyrotes ramosissima

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, dermatological aid, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Vetch

Vetch

Astragalus sp.

T — Traditional UseFabaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, veterinary aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, cathartic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Alaska Native, Cahuilla, Cheyenne.

Vietnamese Cajuput Oil

Vietnamese Cajuput Oil

Melaleuca cajuputi

T — Traditional UseMyrtaceae

A medicinal plant (Melaleuca cajuputi) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Violet Prairieclover

Violet Prairieclover

Dalea purpurea

T — Traditional UseFabaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, antidiarrheal, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, panacea. Documented among Chippewa, Meskwaki, Navajo.

Virginia Groundcherry

Virginia Groundcherry

Physalis virginiana

T — Traditional UseSolanaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant. Documented among Meskwaki.

Virginia Threeseed Mercury

Virginia Threeseed Mercury

Acalypha virginica

T — Traditional UseEuphorbiaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Viscid pussytoes

Viscid pussytoes

Gnaphalium viscosum

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, colic, collyrium, rheumatism, spasm, stomachic.

Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B Complex

B1+B2+B3+B5+B6+B7+B9+B12

A — Strong EvidenceN/A (vitamin)

Complete B vitamin complex — essential cofactors for energy, mood, nerve function, and methylation. Critical for anyone under stress, vegetarians, and elderly.

Vitamin C Drink

Vitamin C Drink

Ascorbic acid + Rose Hips + Acerola

A — Strong EvidenceN/A (vitamin)

Buffered vitamin C powder with whole-food co-factors (rose hips, acerola, bioflavonoids). Mixed into water for daily immune support. 500-2000mg typical daily dose.

Vitex Extract

Vitex Extract

Vitex agnus-castus (extract)

B — Good EvidenceLamiaceae

Standardized extract of chasteberry — the most studied form for PMS, menstrual irregularity, and cyclical breast pain. Takes 3+ months for full effect.

Vitex (see Chasteberry)

Vitex (see Chasteberry)

Vitex agnus-castus

B — Good EvidenceLamiaceae

See Chasteberry entry for full details. Cross-referenced for searchability.

Vitex Tincture

Vitex Tincture

Vitex agnus-castus (tincture)

B — Good EvidenceLamiaceae

Vitex berry tincture — many herbalists prefer this over capsules. 60-90 drops each morning on empty stomach. Takes 3-6 months for full cycle-regulating effect.

Voacanga

Voacanga

Voacanga africana

T — Traditional UseApocynaceae

West and Central African tree whose bark and seeds contain the alkaloid voacangine (precursor to ibogaine). Used traditionally as a cerebral stimulant, aphrodisiac, and in local medicine for infectious diseases.

Wallflower Phoenicaulis

Wallflower Phoenicaulis

Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides

T — Traditional UseBrassicaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, tonic. Documented among Paiute.

Waltheria Indica

Waltheria Indica

Waltheria indica

T — Traditional UseMalvaceae

Hawaiian and pan-tropical herb used in Hawaiian (uhaloa) and Brazilian folk medicine for sore throat, cough, and diarrhea. Root chewed directly for throat pain in Hawaiian la'au lapa'au. Contains tiliroside, kaempferol, and epicatechin.

Wand Blackroot

Wand Blackroot

Pterocaulon virgatum

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Seminole.

Wand Buckwheat

Wand Buckwheat

Eriogonum roseum

T — Traditional UsePolygonaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Tubatulabal.

Water Birch

Water Birch

Betula occidentalis

T — Traditional UseBetulaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Blackfoot.

Water chestnut

Water chestnut

Eleocharis dulcis

T — Traditional UseCyperaceae

Traditional medicinal plant used for antibiotic, bactericide.

Watercress

Watercress

Nasturtium officinale

B — Good EvidenceBrassicaceae

Nutrient-dense aquatic green — scored #1 on CDC Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables scale (100/100). Contains PEITC (phenethyl isothiocyanate) — potent anticancer compound. Traditional spring tonic. For respiratory health and detoxification.

Water Hemlock

Water Hemlock

Cicuta maculata

T — Traditional UseApiaceae

Traditional medicinal plant used for contraceptive, fatality, suicide, tumor.

Wax Currant

Wax Currant

Ribes cereum

T — Traditional UseGrossulariaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine, emetic, antidiarrheal, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hopi, Okanagan-Colville, Shoshoni.

Western Buttercup

Western Buttercup

Ranunculus occidentalis

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Aleut.

Western Columbine

Western Columbine

Aquilegia formosa

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Quileute, Shoshoni.

Western Dock

Western Dock

Rumex aquaticus

T — Traditional UsePolygonaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, herbal steam, laxative, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Haisla, Hanaksiala.

Western Hemlock

Western Hemlock

Tsuga heterophylla

T — Traditional UsePinaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), burn dressing, dermatological aid, heart medicine, internal medicine, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Chehalis, Clallam.

Western Purple Cranesbill

Western Purple Cranesbill

Geranium atropurpureum

T — Traditional UseGeraniaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as other, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Western Redcedar

Western Redcedar

Thuja plicata

T — Traditional UseCupressaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Chehalis, Clallam.

Western Red Columbine

Western Red Columbine

Aquilegia elegantula

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Keres, Western.

Western Rockjasmine

Western Rockjasmine

Androsace occidentalis

T — Traditional UsePrimulaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Western Water Hemlock

Western Water Hemlock

Cicuta douglasii

T — Traditional UseApiaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, cathartic, emetic, analgesic, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Alaska Native, Bella Coola, Haisla and Hanaksiala.

Western White Clematis

Western White Clematis

Clematis ligusticifolia

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, veterinary aid, dermatological aid, cold remedy, throat aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Dakota, Great Basin Indian.

Whipple Cholla

Whipple Cholla

Opuntia whipplei

T — Traditional UseCactaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Hopi.

Whisky Currant

Whisky Currant

Ribes cereum

T — Traditional UseGrossulariaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

White Birch

White Birch

Betula sp.

T — Traditional UseBetulaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Creek.

White champac

White champac

Michelia alba

T — Traditional UseMagnoliaceae

Traditional medicinal plant used for malaria, miscarriage, sapraemia.

White Clover

White Clover

Trifolium repens

T — Traditional UseFabaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, gynecological aid, kidney aid, dermatological aid, eye medicine, respiratory aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Mohegan.

White Cottongrass

White Cottongrass

Eriophorum scheuchzeri

T — Traditional UseCyperaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

White Crownbeard

White Crownbeard

Verbesina virginica

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, diuretic, gynecological aid, stimulant, venereal aid, febrifuge. Documented among Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole.

Whiteflower Currant

Whiteflower Currant

Ribes indecorum

T — Traditional UseGrossulariaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Luiseno.

Whiteflower Leafcup

Whiteflower Leafcup

Polymnia canadensis

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Houma, Iroquois.

Whiteflower Machaeranthera

Whiteflower Machaeranthera

Machaeranthera canescens

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, analgesic, blood medicine, cathartic, eye medicine, tonic. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

White Panicle Aster

White Panicle Aster

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Iroquois.

White Prairieclover

White Prairieclover

Dalea candida

T — Traditional UseFabaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, toothache remedy, disinfectant, febrifuge, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah, Pawnee.

White River Coraldrops

White River Coraldrops

Besseya plantaginea

T — Traditional UseOrobanchaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, diuretic, emetic, hunting medicine, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

White Spruce

White Spruce

Picea glauca

T — Traditional UsePinaceae

A medicinal plant (Picea glauca) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

White Willow Bark Capsule

White Willow Bark Capsule

Salix alba (400mg)

B — Good EvidenceSalicaceae

Standard white willow bark capsule — the herbal aspirin alternative. 400mg providing ~60mg salicin. For headaches, back pain, and joint discomfort. Gentler on stomach than aspirin.

Wild Angelica

Wild Angelica

Angelica sylvestris

T — Traditional UseApiaceae

Scandinavian digestive and respiratory tonic; used for bloating, bronchitis, and rheumatic complaints.

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