White Willow Bark within Herbalism

White willow bark (Salix alba) is a safe bitter medicinal herb within herbalism that is used for occasional bodily discomforts.

One of the active constituents of white willow bark, called salicylic acid, was used in early purified drug production and is an example of how many plants in herbalism are used within successful drug research to make certain effects of an herb more specific in use and more potent.

Herbalism uses white willow bark specifically for occasional discomforts anywhere in the body, especially the joints and muscles from wear-and-tear and overwork.

White willow bark may be used for the build-up of toxins and by-products-of-fatigue to quickly cleanse the body's tissues.

The main active constituents of white willow bark, which are called salicylates, combine with flavonoid antioxidants to promote relief of a variety of minor bodily discomforts.

As with many herbs, some undesirable outcomes may be encountered with white willow bark such as digestive upset, sleeplessness, irritability, headache, and tension.

Do not take white willow bark during the last trimester of pregnancy. No known harmful effect of taking the appropriate serving of white willow bark with complete balanced meals during lactation. Consult a healthcare provider when adjusting lifestyle, exercise, diet, and supplementation.