White willow bark

Oral Uses

• Back pain

  White willow bark is an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates back pain. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• Bursitis

  White willow bark is an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• General arthritic conditions

  White willow bark is an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• General headache

  White willow bark is an analgesic; alleviates headache. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• General inflammation

  White willow bark is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• General joint conditions

  White willow bark is an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory; alleviates joint pain and other symptoms. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• General neuralgia

  White willow bark is an analgesic; alleviates nerve pain. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

• Action - Analgesic

  White willow bark is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Anti-inflammatory

  White willow bark is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

  White willow bark is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor; blocks dihydrotestosterone production. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Antirheumatic

  White willow bark is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Antithrombotic

  White willow bark is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Blood thinner

  White willow bark is a blood thinner. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Diaphoretic

  White willow bark is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

• Acne

  White willow bark is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Burns

  White willow bark is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Eczema

  White willow bark is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• General skin conditions

  White willow bark is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Skin wounds

  White willow bark is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Warts

  White willow bark helps to eliminate warts. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Calluses and corns

  White willow bark reduces calluses and cornes. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

• Action - Antiseptic

  White willow bark is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Anodyne

  White willow bark is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply white willow bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Astringent

  White willow bark is an astringent; reduces secretions. Use white willow bark containing gargle many times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Do not use it if you are pregnant or nursing, with children, if you have alcoholism, diabetes, epilepsy, peptic ulcer, gastritis or kidney or liver conditions.
Side effects: Nausea, vomiting and tinnitus. Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs.

Available Forms

Whitw willow bark is available in tablet, capsule, tincture, tea bag and bulk form.