Common Name
- Seeds A - B
- Seeds C
- Seeds D - E
- Seeds F - H
- Seeds I - L
- Seeds M - O
- Seeds P - R
- Seeds S - V
- Seeds W - Z
Vitex
Agnes- castus
Small
tree or maybe also a large shrub. It's primary function as an herb is to help regulate periods and treat the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome.
Wild
Oats
Avena sativa
A
decoction of the ripe plant is used for depression, menopausal
oestrogen deficiency, persistent colds and muscular sclerosis.
Wild Yam
Dioscorea villosa
The
tuber reduces painful labour spasms, colic and leg and menstrual
cramp.
5+ Air Potatoes - $5.50
Willow Herb (Small Flowered) Epilobium parviflorum
The aerial parts are very useful as a tea or a tincture for a variety of ailments affecting the bladder and kidneys.
25+ seeds - $4.50
Wolfberry Lycium barbarum
Used for ages by the Chinese, this herb is finally finding it's own level of importance. Excellent, to tone the liver and kidneys. Everything else then benefits.
Woody Nightshade
Solanum dulcamara
The twigs are the reason for the common name of 'bittersweet' as, when chewed they have an initial burst of bitterness followed by a pleasant sweet taste.
Wormwood Chinese or
Sweet
Artemisia annua
It's aromatic aerial parts are used as herb, in decoction or tincture form and it retains it's vitality when hung to dry at the end of summer.
Yam Bean Jicama Pachyrhizus erosus
They are farmed in many countries as a staple food and have found their way into many Australian restaurants as a delicacy.
Taste-wise they are wonderful with a nutty, apple-like flavour. Raw or steamed, sliced or shredded they really enhance a meal.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
The
leaves, combined with peppermint leaves and elderflower is a great
soother for colds when we use it as a tea.
Ziziphus Ziziphus jujuba
It is a deciduous tree and with its spines, leathery leaves and tiny yellow flowers it is not a visual pleasure in the garden, but then it fruits and
you don't care that it is not an attractive bush any more.