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Wahoo (Euonymus)
Herbal Remedy: Historically used as a strong laxative and liver stimulant; toxic in excess.
Witch Use: Associated with purging negativity, justice, and karmic balance.

Walnut
Herbal Remedy: Leaves and hulls used to support digestion, parasites, and skin health.
Witch Use: A nut of wisdom, intellect, and protection, often used in strategy and clarity work.

Wax Plant (Hoya)
Herbal Remedy: Limited traditional medicinal use.
Witch Use: Symbol of enduring love, patience, and slow-growing bonds.

White Horehound
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to soothe coughs and support lung health.
Witch Use: Worked with for protection, clearing heavy energy, and breath magic.

White Sage
Herbal Remedy: Used traditionally for respiratory support and antimicrobial cleansing.
Witch Use: Strongly associated with purification, smoke cleansing, and spiritual clearing.

White Willow Bark
Herbal Remedy: Used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever (natural salicylates).
Witch Use: Linked to moon magic, emotional healing, and gentle release.

Wild Bergamot (Bee Balm)
Herbal Remedy: Used to support digestion, colds, and respiratory health.
Witch Use: A plant of joy, vitality, and confidence, often used in uplifting spells.

Wild Plum
Herbal Remedy: Fruit supports digestion and nourishment.
Witch Use: Associated with renewal, sweetness after hardship, and hope magic.

Wild Yam
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support hormonal balance and ease cramps.
Witch Use: Worked with for feminine power, bodily wisdom, and cyclical balance.

Willow
Herbal Remedy: Bark used historically for pain relief and inflammation.
Witch Use: A sacred tree of intuition, lunar tides, grief work, and emotional flow.

Wintergreen
Herbal Remedy: Used externally to ease muscle and joint pain; oil is potent.
Witch Use: Associated with revitalization, endurance, and healing after strain.

Winter’s Bark (Canella)
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support digestion and circulation.
Witch Use: Worked with for warming magic, vitality, and inner fire.

Witch Grass (Quackgrass)
Herbal Remedy: Used to support urinary health and gentle detoxification.
Witch Use: A plant of persistence and subtle protection, thriving where others fail.

Witch Hazel
Herbal Remedy: Widely used to soothe skin, reduce inflammation, and tighten tissues.
Witch Use: Associated with truth, divination, and energetic cleansing.

Withania (Ashwagandha)
Herbal Remedy: Adaptogen used to support stress resilience, strength, and vitality.
Witch Use: Worked with for rooted power, stamina, and calm authority.

Wild Cherry
Herbal Remedy: Bark traditionally used to soothe coughs and support the lungs.
Witch Use: Associated with gentle heart healing and emotional comfort.

Wolf’s Bane (Aconite)
Herbal Remedy: Extremely toxic; not used safely in herbal medicine.
Witch Use: A legendary plant of death thresholds, protection, and banishment; symbolic use only.

Wood Aloe (Agarwood)
Herbal Remedy: Used aromatically to calm the mind and spirit.
Witch Use: Sacred incense for deep meditation, spirit contact, and purification.

Wood Betony
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support headaches, nerves, and digestion.
Witch Use: A classic hedge-witch herb for protection, grounding, and spirit fortification.

Wood Rose
Herbal Remedy: Limited medicinal use; seeds historically psychoactive and unsafe.
Witch Use: Associated with visionary work, dream magic, and altered states.

Wood Sorrel
Herbal Remedy: Used to cool fevers and support digestion in small amounts.
Witch Use: Linked to joy, childlike wonder, and heart-lifting magic.

Woodruff
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support circulation and relaxation.
Witch Use: Associated with spring magic, luck, and gentle enchantment.

Wormwood
Herbal Remedy: Used historically to support digestion and expel parasites; potent.
Witch Use: A powerful herb of divination, spirit vision, banishing, and shadow work.

This information is for education purposes, please consult a health professional before using any of these remedies.

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