White Willow

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🌿Ingredients: Wildcrafted Salix alba Berries(Guatemala) 💊Capsule: HMPC Plant fibre Weight 450 MG 🌱Daily Intake: 5  Caps / Powder 2g

 

Traditional & Therapeutic Uses

Overview:
White Willow Bark has been used for over 2,500 years as a natural remedy for pain, fever, and inflammation. Ancient Chinese physicians prescribed willow bark tea to reduce pain and fever as early as 500 B.C., while European herbalists relied on it as a general tonic for aches and joint discomfort. Known as “nature’s aspirin,” white willow bark contains salicin — a compound that the body converts into salicylic acid, the same active metabolite found in modern aspirin. However, because this conversion occurs gradually after digestion, white willow offers a gentler and longer-lasting effect with less potential for stomach irritation.

Pain Relief & Analgesic Properties:
White willow bark is widely used to relieve pain associated with headaches, arthritis, back pain, and muscle soreness. Its analgesic effects are slower to take effect than synthetic pain relievers but can last longer and act more gently on the digestive system.

  • Headaches: Particularly effective for tension and migraine headaches, white willow bark helps reduce inflammation of blood vessels and pain sensitivity. Unlike aspirin, it typically does not cause stomach upset or acid reflux.

  • Back Pain: In clinical trials, doses of 240 mg of salicin daily resulted in significant reductions in lower back pain compared with placebo, with higher doses showing stronger relief.

  • Arthritis & Joint Pain: White willow’s anti-inflammatory properties make it valuable for reducing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain. The herb helps inhibit the release of inflammatory prostaglandins, easing joint stiffness and swelling.

Anti-inflammatory & Musculoskeletal Benefits:
White willow bark’s salicin and flavonoid content contribute to its anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic actions. It has been used to support recovery from bursitis, tendonitis, and muscle strain by reducing inflammation and encouraging tissue healing. These effects develop gradually but are sustained, making it suitable for chronic pain conditions.

Properties:
Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic (fever-reducing) • Antirheumatic • Astringent • Mild Sedative

Indicated For:

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Lower back pain

  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

  • Bursitis and tendonitis

  • Muscle or joint inflammation

  • Fever or minor colds

How It Works:
The main active compound, salicin, is metabolized into salicylic acid in the body, which reduces inflammation and pain by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes — the same mechanism used by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, unlike aspirin, white willow’s natural salicylates are buffered by tannins and flavonoids, reducing the risk of gastric irritation or bleeding.

 

Cautions:

  • Avoid if allergic to aspirin or other salicylates.

  • Not recommended for children or adolescents with viral infections (due to Reye’s syndrome risk).

  • Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking blood thinners, NSAIDs, or anticoagulants.

  • May cause mild nausea in sensitive individuals; take with food to minimise discomfort.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.