carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and organic salts which are essential for normal
metabolism, growth, and development of the body.
Volatile Oils aromatic oils used as essential oils therapeutically or in
perfumes. Volatile oils have been used for centuries. Antiseptics; help
stimulate the production of white blood cells. Causes digestive juice increase;
said to relax overactive peristalsis. They are also known to have an affect on
the central nervous system (sedate or stimulate). Volatile oil compounds are
made from simple to complex molecules including isoprene, isopentane and
terpenes.
Voluntary (skeletal) Muscle System muscles in the body that respond to
conscious control from the brain, i.e., the muscles contract or lengthen,
depending on the chemical messages they receive from the brain. These
muscles usually look striated or striped when viewed under a microscope.
They are attached to the bones by tendons.
Vulnerary assists in healing of wounds by protecting against infection and
stimulating cell growth (Agrimony, Balm of Gilead, Bladderwrack, Cleavers,
Comfrey, Elder, Rue).
White Blood Cell a blood cell that functions in fighting infection and in
wound repair. Better known as immune cells, of which there are many types.
Yeast a type of single-celled fungus. Certain types of yeast can cause
infection, most commonly in the mouth, vagina, or gastrointestinal tract.
Common yeast infections include vaginitis and thrush. Candidiasis is a
condition related to a yeast overgrowth of Candida albicans.