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WHITE WILLOW
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
To calm fever,
inflammation and pain white
willow can be of great
assistance ... |
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WHITE WILLOW |
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White Willow is a
good natural pain
killer |
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The salicylates
in white willow are the
basis for the pharmaceutical
drug we call aspirin.
Therefore the medicinal
properties of white willow
are similar to those of
aspirin. White willow
bark is an antipyretic
(fever reducer), analgesic
(pain reliever) and
anti-inflammatory. It
also thins the blood and
decreases mucus secretions. |
Natural health practitioners
for headaches, arthritis,
gout, muscle injury, joint
injury, other inflammatory
conditions and fevers
recommend white willow.
White willow can be
used as encapsulated
bark or dried bark.
Better quality
supplements are
standardized which
is an assurance that
the product contains
white willow and has
some active
properties.
Products that are
made with only the
bark are stronger
than supplements
that use the whole
tree. White willow
is found as a
component of pain
relieving and
anti-inflammatory
formulas.
White willow
contains compounds
that are similar to
aspirin. They
decrease your blood
clotting ability
therefore those with
active bleeding, or
those who use blood
thinners, aspirin or
NSAIDs should use
caution. For the
same reason, stop
using white willow 2
weeks prior to
surgery or dental
procedures. White
willow also
interacts with
numerous other
medications so it is
best to consult with
a health
professional before
using it. Do not
use white willow if
you have liver or
kidney disease. Do
not give white
willow to children
because of the risk
of Reye’s syndrome.
Do not use white
willow if you have
an allergy to
aspirin or are
pregnant. |
White
Willow–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Bark. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Fever,
inflammation,
pain. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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500-1500mg
daily,
standardized
to 7-9%
salicin.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Devil’s
claw,
turmeric,
bromelain,
boswelia. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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People with
liver or
kidney
disease,
blood
clotting
disorders or
active
bleeding
should use
caution when
taking white
willow.
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White willow
interacts
with
numerous
medications.
Consult with
a health
practitioner
if you take
medication.
Do not use
white willow
and blood
thinners,
aspirin or
NSAIDs.
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Do not give
children
white
willow. It
should not
be taken in
pregnancy.
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Stop using
white willow
2 weeks
prior to
surgery or
dental
procedures.
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Do not use
white willow
if you have
an allergy
to aspirin.
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