Bulk White Willow Bark, Cut & Sifted Organic 4oz
Salix species Several species of willow are used to produce willow bark herb, Salix alba, S. Fragilis, S. daphnoides and S. purpurea. All contain adequate levels of the important constituent, salicin, to allow their use as the herb. Salicin was isolated and synthesized into acetylsalicylic acid in the 1850's and eventually marketed as aspirin in the late 1890's by Frederich Bayer & Co. Item #AA4229 (4oz) Ingredients: Organic White Willow Bark, cut & sifted Product Warning Use in persons with sensitivity to aspirin or other salicylate-containing drugs is cautioned. Use in persons with G6PD deficiency (a hereditary disease also known as favism) is cautioned. The information provided about this herb is for general reference only and is not intended to replace professional health advice. Our content does not include dosage information, recommended formats, toxicity levels, or potential interactions with prescription drugs. Please do not use this information unless under the dir