White Willow Bark
Botanical Name:Salix alba
Salix alba is typically tinctured or steeped as willow bark tea.
Native American healers used willow bark for many centuries. The conversion of willow bark to aspirin began in 1828. In 1899, the Bayer company began manufacturing and selling a modified form of the willow bark chemical acetylsalicylic acid, or aspirin. Since then, this has been a mainstay in treating joint pain. White willow (also called bai liu pi in Traditional Chinese Medicine) is a member of the Salicaceae family.
Warning
Use in persons with sensitivity to aspirin or other salicylate-containing drugs is cautioned. Use in persons with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is cautioned. Do not administer to children or adolescents with viral infections due to the possibility of Reye's syndrome. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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