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White Willow (Salix alba)
Description...
White willow
is a pain reliever. It contains salicin and salicylic acid. It also reduces
fever and inflammation, which are produced by the body in response to
injuries. It is good for headaches, backaches, nerve pain, tooth ache and
other injuries.
How It May
Benefit You...
Take
internally for:
Apply
externally for:
Caution...
Upset
stomach, nausea, or ringing in the ears may result.
Children
under the age of 16 should not use white willow if they have a cold,
influenza, or other viral illness.
Using
salicylates may cause Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal condition.
Individuals
with ulcers or other stomach problems should use white willow with caution,
because it can worsen stomach ills.
It also may
interfere with the absorption of iron and other minerals when taken
internally.
WARNING:
Herbs should only be used under the supervision of an experienced
herbalist or naturopath experienced in herbs.
Availability...
Available as
dried bark, tincture, tea, and capsules.
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