Category: W

Dried milky juice, called lactucarium or lettuce opium, was once used to induce sleep and to treat nervous disorders.  

Delightful soft, downy foliage resembles lamb’s ears in feel and appearance. Silvery appearance is ideal for contrasting and grey gardens. Formerly used to bandage wounds.  

Woodland native of North America. Roots have ginger flavour and are much used like the popular spice. A tea made from the roots is used to relieve stomach gas. Wild ginger also known as Asarum canadense. A plant indigenous to the Americas, known for its culinary properties, has a root that was commonly utilized by…

A bitter-tasting medicinal herb which can be used to treat digestive problems and other ailments. It is also used to produce vermouth. Available at health food stores. Intensely bitter leaves were an important ingredient in absinthe, vermouth, and other liqueurs. Has great reputation for stimulating the appetite and improving digestion. One of the oldest known…

A plant whose roots can be used medicinally for various ailments. Available at some health food stores.  

The bark of the willow tree. It can be used to treat headaches and other body pain. Available at health food stores.  

Whole wheat kernels, often used in healthy cooking. Available at health food stores.  

A protein and vitamin rich part of the wheat kernel used in healthy cooking. Available at health food stores and some grocery stores. The fatty portion of the wheat grain; rich source of vitamin E. The embryonic portion of of the wheat seed or kernel. It contains vitamin E, thiamine, riboflavin, and other micronutrients. The…

A fairly firm, wedge-shaped pillow that can be leaned against or lain on to improve posture, and relieve back pain and other discomforts. Available at some pharmacies.  

A North American shrub. A plant whose bark and leaves can be used in skin care as an astringent. Available at health food stores. Astringent leaf and bark preparations are very effective in checking internal and external hemorrhages. Ointment is a good general remedy for cuts, burns and inflammations. A lotion made from the bark…