Scientific name
Salix alba; Salix purpurea; Salix fragilis
Family
Salicaceae
Origin
Asia, Europe
Parts Used
Drug consisting of the bark of the plant
Chemical constituents
- Phenolic glycosides (salicin, populin, salicylic alcohol);
- Aldehydes;
- Aromatic acids;
- Flavonoids (isoquercetin);
- Tannins.
Willow in Herbalist: Properties of the Willow
The willow bark is mainly used for its anti-inflammatory activity, mainly due to the inhibition of cyclo-oxygenases.
