White Willow Bark Organic

White Willow Bark Traditional Use and Health BenefitsNative to Europe and Central Asia, the bark of the White Willow tree has been used for over 5,000 years as a powerful pain relief remedy. The Ancient Egyptians used this bark to treat pain and inflammation, and Hippocrates and Dioscorides recommended it as a remedy for gout and rheumatic joint diseases. Native American healers also relied on White Willow bark for its analgesic properties. White Willow Benefits Pain ReliefWillow’s active chemical constituent – salicin. This chemical is a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic and studies show several other components of Willow bark (including polyphenols and flavonoids), have antioxidant, fever-reducing, antiseptic, and immune-boosting properties. Some studies show that this plant is as effective as aspirin for reducing pain and inflammation at much lower doses. Heart HealthIt is well known that low doses of aspirin are taken as a preventative as well as first aid for a heart attack