Willow Jarita Salicaceae Salix alba, spp. Cut Spring Bark, Leaf, Stability; |
"One of the essential first aid plants!" (a) "The value of willow, lie in the glycosides salicin, populin, and tannins. Specifically in the reduction of inflammations of joints and membranes." (b) "Useful for headache, fevers, neuralgia and hay fever." (c) "Strong but benign antiseptic." (d) (a) + (c) + (d) C p.161, (b) L ref. C p.161, |
Therapeutic Uses: Analgesic Anti Inflammatory Anti Microbial Arthritis Colds Counter Irritant Cystitis Dermatitis Fevers First Aid Flu Hair Stimulant Head Ache Muscle + Joint Pain Poultice, (drawing) Skin Dressing, (staph infection, ulceration) Smoking Herb Urethitis |
Dose; up to 1 oz. per day if needed. Caution on excess use . |