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Walnut
Scientific name: Juglans nigra (Black Walnut)

Medicinal value
The bark of this tree is used to treat dysentery and skin diseases. The nut is used to promote strength and weight gain whereas the ground hull of the nut is used to treat skin diseases, herpes, head, body lice and internal parasites. Walnut leaf is used to treat eczema, hives and boils. Diluted walnut oil is used to treat dandruff.

Religious importance
It is believed that nut still in its shell is carried to promote fertility and to discover a witch in the midst. According to an old legend it is said that if a dropped walnut falls into the lap of the person suspected and if that person is truly a Witch, they will be unable to rise from a sitting position as long as the walnut is in their laps.

Habitat
Walnuts are trees grow to 60 feet tall and prefer full sun, deep and well-drained soil and regular water.

Wild Cherry
Scientific name: Prunus serotina

Medicinal value
This is a good expectorant, is useful for all illnesses related to lung congestion.

Habitat
Wild Cherry grows in moist areas, along riverbanks and is either a tall shrub or small tree depending upon growing conditions of the area.

Wild Yam
Scientific name: Dioscorea villosa

Medicinal value
This herb treats liver and the endocrine system. It also regulates the female system, particularly during menopause, menstrual distress and infertility.

Habitat
Wild yam is a perennial plant that is a low creeper and occupies average to poor soils in full sun.

Willow
Scientific name: Salix spp.

Medicinal value
This herb is used to cleanse and heal eyes that are infected or inflamed.

Religious importance
It is believed that Willow trees planted near the home guard and its branches have been used for the bindings on a witch's broom and as healing wands.

Habitat
Willows prefer damp, low spaces, regular water and grow throughout North America to 70 feet or more.

Witch Hazel
Scientific name: Hamamelis virginiana

Medicinal value
This herb is used for healing insect bites, burns, bleeding wounds, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins externally. Internally it stops bleeding from internal organs, treats bronchitis, flu, coughs and stomach ulcers. It is often used as a mouthwash for conditions of the mouth and throat, and for bleeding gums

Religious importance
It is believed that forked twigs of the Witch Hazel are used for divining and they help heal a broken heart and cool passions when carried.

Habitat
Witch Hazel is a shrub that grows 5 - 15 feet and prefers full sun and average soils.

Wormwood
Scientific name: Artemisia absinthum

Medicinal value
This herb is used for treating all problems within the digestive system, liver and bladder ailments. It promotes menstruation and helps with menstrual cramps.

Religious importance
It is believed that Wormwood is burned to raise spirits, enable easier divination and clairvoyance.

Habitat
Wormwood is a perennial shrub that grows to 4 feet mainly in temperate regions and prefers full sun and average to poor soils.