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Plant
Remedies Willow
Willow Salix alba
White willow was traditionally used for fevers.
In modern herbalism only the bark is generally used. It is prescribed for
many inflammatory conditions, including rheumatism and arthritis. It is
also used to help control fever and relieve neuralgia, headaches and pain
in general.
Constituents
Salicin, tannins, flavonoids, glycosides
Character
Chinese herbal
medicine regards it as cool, dry and slightly bitter
Action
The bark is traditionally used as an
antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory, reduce heat, antihydrotic, analgesic,
antiseptic, astringent, bitter and digestive tonic.
Application
Bark
Fluid extract This is traditionally used
for rheumatic conditions, headaches and neuralgia.
Tincture This is traditionally used for
fevers.
Decoction This is traditionally used for
feverish chills and headaches, or as part of arthritic treatment
Leaves
Infusion This is traditionally drunk after
meals for digestive problems
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This page was last updated on 02 July 2005 00:00:00
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