Willow tree

Willow is a tree, also known as white willow, which can be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and rheumatism.

Its scientific name is Salix alba and can be purchased at health food stores, drugstores and some open markets.

What willow will do

Willow serves to help treat fever, headache, rheumatism, arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, flu, colds and neuralgia.

Willow properties

Willow's properties include its sweat, antipyretic, analgesic, anti-rheumatic and anti-aggregating action.

How to use the willow

The part used by the bloodthirsty is its bark to make tea.

Willow tea: put 1 tablespoon of the shells cut into small pieces in a pan with 1 cup of water and boil for 10 minutes. Then cover the pan and let it cool before straining. Drink 2 to 3 cups of tea daily.

Willow side effects

Side effects of willow include bleeding when consumed in excess.

Willow contraindications

Willow is contraindicated for pregnant women, individuals with allergy to aspirin and patients with gastrointestinal problems, such as ulcers, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, colitis, diverticulitis or diverticulosis. It should also be avoided by patients who are taking anti-aggregating drugs.