Plants: W

Wild Marjoram

Origin: Mountainous regions of Europe and Asia

Benefits:

• Effective against colds and coughs

• Regulates the digestive process
Uses: Tea, infusion, aromatherapy
Caution: Pregnant women should use with caution

Wild Mint

 Origin: The Caucasus and the Middle East

Benefits:

• Aids digestion

• Has antiseptic effects
Uses: Tea, essential oil, aromatherapy
Caution: Should be used with caution in cases of stomach ulcers

Wild Mint

Origin: Asia and Europe
Benefits:
• Relieves stomach spasms
• Clears the respiratory tract

Uses: Tea, infusion, essential oil

Caution: Excessive use may cause dizziness

Wild Thyme

Origin: Europe and the Caucasus
Benefits:
• Helpful for bronchitis and cough
• Has antiseptic properties

Uses: Tea, essential oil, infusion

Caution: Avoid high doses during pregnancy

Witch Hazel

Origin: North America

Benefits:

• Reduces skin inflammation and swelling

• Beneficial for varicose veins and hemorrhoids
Uses: Lotion, cream, infusion
Caution: For internal use, only under medical supervision

Wood Sorrel

 Origin: Northern Hemisphere forests
 Benefits:

• Relieves thirst

• Reduces fever

 Uses: Salad, soup, infusion in traditional medicine

 Caution: Should be used cautiously in kidney diseases

Wormwood

Origin: Europe and Asia

Benefits:

• Has anthelmintic (worm-expelling) properties

• Increases appetite

• Has antibacterial properties
Uses: Anthelmintic medicines, tinctures, teas
Caution: Long-term use may cause neurological complications

Wormwood

Origin: Europe and Asia

Benefits:

• Strengthens the digestive system

• Has anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) properties
Uses: Tea, tincture, essential oil
Caution: Harmful during pregnancy and in high doses

Wormwood

 Origin: Europe and Asia
 Benefits:
• Increases stomach acid
• Effective against parasites

 Uses: Infusion, tincture, medicine

 Caution: Long-term use may affect the nervous system