Name: Willow (white)
Scientific name: Salix spp (alba)
Possible uses: headache, toothache, arthritis, prevent heart attack, stroke and colorectal cancer; diarrhea, fevers, pain, rheumatism, corns, cuts, ulcers, poison ivy rashes, anti-clotting
Part of plant used: bark
Active constituents: salicin
This tree is the founder of aspirin that is commonly used today. Be careful f you are taking this with aspirin! Do not take this if you're allergic to aspirin. Branches are flexible enough to make basic. Strong tea can be made from the dried bark or twigs and used as an analgesic.
Sources
Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!
Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs
Taylor's Guide in Herbs
Green Pharmacy
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