Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Authoritative, objective and in tune with the subjects that matter, this reference provides unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices, including coverage of therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants and people.
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Wheat Germ
Wheat germ Description Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel. It is separated from wheat being milled for flour.
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Wasabi
Description Wasabi ( Wasabia japonica ) is an edible plant member of the Cruciferae family, which includes cabbage, turnips, and mustard.
Warts
Definition Warts, also called verrucae, are small benign growths usually caused by a viral infection of the skin or mucous membrane.
Wheat Grass Therapy
Wheat grass therapy Definition Wheat grass, sometimes written as wheatgrass or wheat-grass, is a young green wheat plant (genus Agropyron ) harvested before it
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Wheezing
Definition Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound associated with labored breathing.
White Peony Root
White peony root Description Peonies are members of the same botanical family as the buttercup, Ranunculaceae, and belong to the genus Paeonia .
White Willow
White willow Description White willow ( Salix alba ) is a large tree that grows in Central and Southern Europe, Asia, and North America.
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough Definition Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious disease that causes classic spasms (paroxysms) of uncontrollable coughing,
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