What does it help with
- Joint pain, rheumatism, arthritis
- Fever reduction
- Joint and spine inflammation
- Headaches
Active compounds
Salicin (glycoside salicylic acid), tannins, flavonoids.
Salicin is converted in the body to salicylic acid — aspirin without chemical synthesis.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodspring
Plant partsbark from 2–3 year old branches
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureBathCompress
Pro tip: Willow is safer than aspirin for the stomach — but don't give it to children during flu.
Recipes
1 Tea for pain ▾
2 teaspoons willow bark boil 15 min in 300 ml water. Drink 2–3× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Medicinal bath ▾
Boil 100 g of the dried herb for 20 minutes in 2 litres of water. Strain and add the decoction to a warm bath. Bathe for 15–20 minutes. The herbs act through the skin — excellent for skin inflammation, rheumatism, or to relax the nervous system.
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