White Willow Bark

A tree, 75-80 feet high or a shrub. The deeply fused, dark gray bark is rough. The twigs are reddish brown. Ashy-gray leaves are alternate, lanceolate, serrate and silky on both sides. The male and female flowers occur on separate trees, appearing in catkins on leafy stalks at the same time as the leaves. Found throughout the U.S. in moist places. It is a anodyne, antiseptic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge & tonic. UPC: 084783022053. Origin(s): Bulgaria, China, Croatia, United States. Latin Name(s): Salix alba. Also known as: Willow, Salicin Willow, Bai liu. Plant Part(s) Used: Bark. Appearance: Light brown, light reddish brown. Aroma: Mild, bark-like. Taste: Bitter, bark-like. GMO Status: Non-GMO. Allergen: None. Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives. Applications / Preparations: Can be put into capsules, teas, lozenges, salicin tablets or infused as an herbal extract. For cosmetic use can be put in salves, ointments, balms, oral rinses & skin washes.