White Willow
Herbal aspirin
Updated
Overview
Herbal aspirin
Latin name : Salix alba
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Ecorce
- Preparation Forms
- tisane, extrait sec, gelule
- Active Compounds
- salicine, salicortine, flavonoides
Therapeutic Properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Anti-rheumatic
Indications
- Joint pain
- Headaches
- Fever
- Osteoarthritis
Recommended Dosage
120-240 mg salicin daily
Contraindications
- Allergy to salicylates
- Gastric ulcer
- Pregnancy (3rd trimester)
- Children < 12 years
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended