White willow bark

What is White willow bark?

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The bark of white willow contains salicin, which is a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and is thought to be responsible for the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects of the herb. It comes prepared as dried herb, powder and tincture.

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How do members experience White willow bark?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 10 1
Inflammation 5 1
Fibromyalgia 3 1
Headaches 1 0
Migraine headaches 1 0

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 2
Mild 0
None 0

Member evaluations

Firerose

evaluated on Jun 06, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate
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