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White Willow
Family:
Salicaceae |
Latin Name:
Salix alba |
Description
Deciduous tree up to 75 feet, with tiny, petal-less flowers in dense cylindrical catkins. It has alternate, undivided, narrow leaves, and produces small capsules with downy seeds. Blooms: Mid-spring
Common Uses
Willow contains salicin and populin, which help with inflammations of joints and membranes. It is also a diuretic, helping to cleanse the body. It is tonic and astringent, as well as alterative, sedative, antiseptic, and febrifuge. It has been shown to be especially useful in aiding recovery from acute illness, treating worms, and diarrhea.
History
Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and James Madison all grew willow on their plantations because of its graceful form. Willow contains salicin from which acetylsalicylic acid is derived. This acid is what is used in aspirin.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Derma Tone, Joint Health Prescription™, Joint Recovery for Dogs, Hi- Potency, Pollution X™ (formerly Pol X®), Thyroid Care™ (formerly Metabolizer™), White Willow Bark, White Willow Bark, White Willow Leaf
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