White Willow Bark Answered by: Susan Eagles Question from: Tim Posted on: February 9, 2002
What does white willow bark do? I’ve seen in it in dietary supplements.
The bark of White Willow (Salix alba) contains salicylic acid, from which aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, was synthesized. Like other salicylate containing herbs, its actions are pain relief and anti-inflammatory. It is used in arthritic diseases, nerve pain, headache and sore muscles and joints. Willow is also used to reduce fever.
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