Willow Bark
Salix spp.
The original 'herbal aspirin' — bark rich in salicin, traditionally used for pain, fever, and inflammation.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas, european-folk): The original 'herbal aspirin' — bark rich in salicin, traditionally used for pain, fever, and inflammation.
The original 'herbal aspirin' — bark rich in salicin, traditionally used for pain, fever, and inflammation.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The original 'herbal aspirin' — bark rich in salicin, traditionally used for pain, fever, and inflammation.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Aspirin-like effects: stomach irritation and bleeding risk.
- Children/teens (Reye's risk)
- Aspirin allergy
- Bleeding disorders/anticoagulants
- Pregnancy
Aspirin-like effects: stomach irritation and bleeding risk.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.
Effective and historic, but treat it with the same respect as aspirin.