Willard Water
OTHER NAME(S): Agua de Willard, Biowater, Carbonaceous Activated Water, Catalyst Altered Water, Eau de Willard, Williard's Water, None., Agua De Willard, Eau De Willard
Overview
Willard water is chemically processed water containing ingredients such as rock salt, calcium chloride, and magnesium sulfate. Willard water was developed in the early twentieth century at the South Dakota School of Mines by a chemistry professor named John Wesley Willard, Ph.D. He developed and patented this special water as an industrial cleanser to clean and degrease train parts. People in the town tried taking Willard water as medicine. Soon Willard water became legendary as a cure-all for almost every disease known to humans and animals, and as a plant fertilizer.
People take Willard water for arthritis, acne, anxiety, nervous stomach, high blood pressure, ulcers, and hair loss.
There isn't enough information available to understand how Willard water might work.
Willard water is used as a treatment for leukemia in cows and cats.
In manufacturing, Willard water is used as a food preserver and a laundry aid.
There isn't enough information available to understand how Willard water might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Arthritis.
- Acne.
- Anxiety.
- Nervous stomach.
- High blood pressure.
- Ulcers.
- Hair loss.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of Willard water for these uses.
Precautions
There isn't enough information available to know if Willard water is safe or what the possible side effects might be. Willard water is not recognized as safe or effective by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Willard water during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
The appropriate dose of Willard water depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Willard water. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.