Leonie Quigley
Herb of the Week
Willow Bark – Scientific Name (Salix alba; S. daphnoides; S. purpurea; S. fragilis)
Parts Used: Bark
Main Actions:
Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation, pain, swelling and redness)
Analgesic (reduces pain)
Anti-rheumatic (reduces symptoms of arthritis)
Antipyretic (reduces fever)
Some therapeutic uses:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lower back pain
Ankylosing spondylitis
High fevers
Warnings:
Caution if pregnant or breastfeeding
Caution using with anti-coagulants and anti-platelet (blood thinning) drugs
