White willow bark

BENEFITS OF WHITE WILLOW BARK White Willow Bark is mentioned quite a bit in the skin care lines and for good reason! There are both health and beauty benefits...

White Willow Bark (Natural Aspirin) And Its Benefits

Botanical Name: Salix alba. Other Common Names: Willow bark, white willow, salix. Habitat: White willow bark, as its name implies is a member of the willow family. Predominantly grown in Central and Southern Europe and Northern America. Plant Description: This deciduous tree grows to a significant height of 20-30m. It has long branches that drape toward the ground and the leaves are long, thin and narrow, with fine pale hairs on the underside of the leaves, which give rise to this tree its…

I’ve had my eye on some white willow bark for ages, due to its anti-acne properties thanks to its salicin content (grandfather to salicylic acid). You’ve probably seen store bought anti-acne products bragging that they “contain salicylic acid!”, and white … Continue reading →

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Whether you're at home or on the go, this simple herbal salve will bring topical relief with just three ingredients—lavender, white willow bark and cayenne pepper! 📸 Heather Cohen ✍️ Bevin Cohen

The past few months I have been experimenting with using white willow bark (salix alba) instead of NSAIDs for my menstrual cramps. I believe it is a bit controversial given that a lot of people are worried about salicylates these days, but I have had a good experience and wanted to pass along what I have learned. Why are NSAIDs not allowed on the paleo autoimmune ...

Effective pain management is an essential aspect of self-sufficiency. Here are three ways to make homemade aspirin from white willow bark.