White Willow

Latin Name: Salix alba
Common Names: Willow bark, European willow
Parts Used: Bark
Association: Root Chakra, Cancer, Moon
Energetics: Cooling, Drying
Element: Water
History: Used since ancient times for pain relief. The original source of salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin.
How To Take: As a tea or tincture.
Contraindications: Avoid in cases of salicylate sensitivity or asthma.
Activity: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Uses: Relieves pain, reduces inflammation, and lowers fever.
Nutrients & Constituents: Salicin, tannins, flavonoids.
Plant Description: A deciduous tree with narrow leaves and greyish bark.
Cultivation: Prefers moist soil and full sun.