Willow – Salix dried 40gr

Willow scientific Itea, Salix

Includes approximately 330 species of trees and shrubs. The trees are mostly found near rivers, streams or streams. Small trees and shrubs in mountains, rocky soils and some species in arctic regions.

Hippocrates, Galen, Pliny the Elder and others knew that willow bark could have analgesic and antipyretic effects. It has long been used in Europe and China to treat these conditions. It is mentioned in texts from ancient Egypt, Sumeria and Assyria.

The active extract from the bark, called salicin. Salicylic acid, like aspirin, is a chemical derivative of salicin.

It is considered to have tonic, antipyretic, antirheumatic, astringent and spasmolytic properties.

As an herb it is used to treat fever, flu and colds. It significantly relieves muscle, joint and rheumatism pain.

*The information on herbs and their therapeutic properties, provided by olivenflower, is purely informative. They cannot replace an opinion or a visit to a doctor.