Standardization: 25% Salicin
Botanical Name: Salix alba L.
Plant Part Used: Bark
Constituent: Glycosides, salicin, salicortin, populin, fragilin, tremulacin, tannins, salidroside, syringin, salicylic acid, caffeic and ferulic acids, aligenin.
Description: White willow is a medium to large-sized deciduous tree native to Europe, western and central Asia. The underside of the leaves have a distinctive white tone which is the origin of its name. In 1829 its main active ingredient, salicin, was identified and resulted in the creation of the pain killer acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) years later.
Common Uses: Willow bark extract has been used for conditions associated with pain, inflammation and fever. It is also a popular ingredient in skin care formulations where it is used to treat acne, control sebum, as an astringent and as an exfoliant. White willow bark extract is also believed to be an effective anti-bacterial agent and is used in preparations for tinctures, balms, soap, facial cleansers, creams and lotions.
Usage: Tincture (1.25 g per 100 ml)
Solubility: Partially soluble in water and ethanol.
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Submited By: Heather from Ottawa, Ontario on 04/02/2007 Rating:
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