Herbs and Herbal Uses list  T - Y 
Tall Fescue - Yucca T U V W X Y

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Tall Fescue,
C/S

Properties and Uses: The richest source of Melatonin.

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Tansy Herb, (Tanacetum vulgare)
C/S

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Tarragon Leaf,  (Artemisia dracunculus)
C/S

Properties and Uses: Diuretic, einmenagogue, hypnotic, stomachic. In Popular use tarragon serves to relieve digestive problems and catarrhal difficulties, as a diuretic to stimulate the action of the kidneys, and as an emmenagogue to promote the onset of menstruation. The tea stimulates the appetite, especially when it has been lost because of illness. Taking the tea before going to bed helps to overcome insomnia.

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Thuja Leaf, (Thuja occidentalis)
Whole

Properties and Uses: The leaves and twigs of Thuja are useful as a counterirritant in the relief of muscular aches and pains, and for the usual purposes of such a remedy. Boiled with lard they form an excellent salve.

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Uva Ursi Leaf  (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
 Tea Bag Cut, C/S & Powder & Whole

Properties and Uses:: Astringent, diuretic, tonic. Uva Ursi helps to reduce accumulations of uric acid and to relieve the pain of bladder stones and gravel. Use it to alleviate chronic cystitis; it usually will change the color of urine but this need not cause alarm. The tea or tincture can also be used for bronchitis, nephritis, and kidney stones. It may also help where bedwetting is a problem containing tannic acid and arbutin. CAUTION: Excessive use of Uva Ursi can lead to stomach distress, and prolonged use can produce chronic poisoning.

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Valerian Root, (Valeriana officinalis)
C/S & Powder
Properties and Uses: Nervine, sleep aid. Valerian is a strong sedative and one of the best nerve tonics. It is an excellent remedy for people under emotional stress or pain. In a recent study done on chronic sleeplessness, valerian improved the quality of sleep in 89% of the participants. Of those people, 44% described their night's rest as perfect sleep.

Venus Flytrap  (Dionaea muscipula)
Extract

Properties and Uses: Camivora is derived from tile plant Venus' Flytrap (Dionaen muscipula). This is a standardized solution used in the treatment of chronic diseases, including most forms of cancer, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, all types of herpes infections, chronic arthritis, and almost any immune deficiency state, including AIDS. In cases of cancer, Carnivora works therapeutically to shrink solid tumors, according to its proponents, but does not help with blood abnormalities such as leukemia. Also, it works best If the patient has not previously undergone chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Carnivora's proponents also claim that in other clinical applications, it has been effective in boosting, immune function and eliminating the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the blood.

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Vervain Herb / Blue (Verbena officinalis/hastata)

Properties and Uses:: In Europe, plant tea used for obstructions of liver and spleen, headaches, and nervous disorders. Leaves considered diuretic, milk inducing; extracts analgesic. Used experimentally in China to control malaria symptoms, kill blood flukes (parasites) and germs, stop pain and inflammation. Chinese studies suggest that herbage of this plant is synergistic with a prostaglandin (E2). Russian studies show adaptogenic activity of the alcoholic extract or tincture.

Bitter, hepatic, colds and fever inflammation. Nervine, sedative, depression, tension and stress tonic.

White Clover

Properties and Uses: Dried flowering plant once used in ointments for external ulcers. in animal studies, components lower blood pressure.

Warning: Coumarins in this clover may decrease blood clotting.

White Pond Lily Root,  (Nymphaea odorata)
C/S

Properties and Uses: Astringent and demuIcent Good as a gargle for mouth and throat irritations and as a vaginal douche.

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White Oak Bark, (Quercus alba)
C/S & Powder

Properties and Uses: Astringent, tonic. An Infusion of white oak bark can be used Internally or for hemorrhoids and other rectal problems menstrual and blood in the urine. Used internally and externally at the same time, white oak bark makes a good medication for varicose veins. The tea has also been used to stop internal hemorrhage, reduce fever, and wash sores and skin irritations. For mouth and throat irritations, use it as a gargle or mouthwash.

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Wild Cherry Bark,  (Prunus serotina)
C/S
Properties and Uses: Used for a hot, dry cough and mild bronchitis in children and adults, makes good syrup, will resoften up bronchial mucus making it easier to expectorate and will keep lungs from drying out; soothing and cooling. Strongest when made by cold infusion.

 

 

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Wild Lettuce, (Lactuca virosa)
C/S

Properties and Uses: Mild sedative; mild hypnotic. Formerly used as a constituent of remedies employed in the treatment of irritable coughs. May be used in insomnia or restlessness. Constituents Lactucarium, comprising bitter substances (lactucine, lactucopicrin, lactucic acid); crystalline substances (including lactucerin); sugar; caoutchouc; traces of a mydriatic alkaloid; and other substances. Part Used: dried latex, dried leaf.

Wild Yam Root,  (Dioscorea villosa)
C/S & Powder

Properties and Uses: A herb that relaxes spasms, stimulates bile flow, and mildly dilates blood vessels. Wild Yam does not contain estrogen in "full" form or other hormones. It contains steroid sapoins, primarily "diosgenin," which is similar to estrogen, but approximately one-tenth as strong. Several important species exist, some with different properties. Useful in colic.

Wild Yam will soothe the nerves in neuralgia and pains of the urinary tract; also recommended for cramps; relieves pregnancy nausea and has use in threatened miscarriage.

Expectorant, antispasmodic, sudorific, emetic, anodyne, antibilious.

Witch Hazel Leaf/Bark,  (Hamamelis virginiana)
C/S & Powder

Properties and Uses:: As a traditional remedy, used internally and as a liniment, it is applied to varicosities, varicose veins and hemorrhoids and any swollen engorged tissues; may help control diarrhea andease dysentery in formulas.

It is an old-time remedy that still is in popular use. The Indians used it in the form of a poultice, in external irritations, bruises, etc. The tea may be advantageiously used as a mouth wash for conditoins of irritation and as a vaginal douch for simple vaginitis.

Wood Betony Herb/Root, (Stachys officinalis)
C/S & Powder

Properties and Uses:: American Indians used root tea for stomach aches, diarrhea, anemia, and heart trouble; also in cough medicines; poulticed for swellings, tumors, sore muscles. Finely grated roots were secretly added to food as an alleged aphrodisiac. Herb is a nervine tonic and cerebral stimulant.

Contins tannin, bitter principle, stachydrin, resins, betaine (decomposing in betonicin and turicin), cholin. Stimulant, brain-tonic, nervine, alterative, astringent, aromatic, sternutatory.

Woodruff Herb,  (Asperula odorata)
C/S

Properties and Uses:: A fragrant and exhiliarating tea may be made from the leaves and blossoms of the Sweet Woodruff

Has aromatic, antispasmodic, slightly sedative, cordial, diuretic, stomachic, and depurative properties.
 

Yarrow Herb/Flower/Flower (Achillea millefolium)
Ground, Powder & C/S & Whole

Properties and Uses: Stimulant, astringent, antiseptic, haemostatic, tonic, diuretic and healing. Bodily influences. Yarrow settles nerves and is a diaphoretic, which reduces high blood pressure. It relieves shortness of breath and wasting of spinal marrow. American Indians used Yarrow as a remedy for rundown feeling and a digestive aid. They also used it to increase urinary flow from the kidneys. Herbalists have used it for infant diarrhea, uterus problems, Bright's disease, gas, piles, sore nipples, fistulas, flu and hair loss. Also used as remedy for bedwetting, involuntary loss of urine and as a nervine. It stops bleeding in most cases, whether internal or external.

Belonging to the aromatic class of sudorific tonics, Achilles is supposed to be the first that left the virtues of this herb to posterity. As a result, the active Principle of this plant is called Achilleine, which is mostly used in the South of Europe.

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Yellow Dock Root, (Rumex crispus)
C/S & Powder

Properties and Uses: Alterative, astringent, mild laxative, cholagogue. Yellow Dock tones up the entire body. It is used for such conditions as infections, tumors, liver and gall bladder problems and ulcers. It stimulates the flow of bile, making it slightly laxative. Being high in iron, it is used in the treatment of anemia. It is beneficial for skin problems, especially those caused by constipation or liver dysfunction.
 

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Yeast Flakes Nutritional

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Yerba Matte Leaf/Green, (Ilex paraguariensis)
C/S & Powder

Properties and Uses: Contains a rich supply of Vitamins (A, C & B complex), minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium potassium, manganese, silica and phosphorous), choline, inositol and carotene. Used in South America as a tea. Bodily influences: Stimulates the central nervous system without becoming a habit or an addiction. It induces better patterns of sleep. Acts as a mild diuretic. relaxes peripheral blood vessels; thereby reducing blood pressure. Research has shown that mate arouses the mind and body reduces fatigue and reduces the effects of stress. Mate has been used clinically to assist those who wish to kick the caffeine habit. As mate is used caffeine addiction disappears. The active ingredient in mate (mateine) does resemble caffeine structurally and belongs to the same class (xanthines). Mate does not contain caffeine.

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