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White Willow Bark
Important safety information: Avoid with salicylate allergy, active ulcer, bleeding disorders, anticoagulants, pregnancy or in children and adolescents with viral illness.
Herbal actions
- Analgesic
- anti-inflammatory
- antipyretic
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Minor joint pain
- Headache
- Fever associated with a common cold
Main constituents
Salicin and related salicylates, flavonoids, tannins
Preparation overview
Tea: Decoction. Simmer bark gently; do not combine casually with other salicylate products.
Liquid extract reference: 1:5
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.