{"id":6672,"date":"2023-06-15T14:19:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=6672"},"modified":"2023-11-10T20:59:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T20:59:21","slug":"white-willow-bark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/white-willow-bark\/","title":{"rendered":"What is White Willow Bark?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 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2.188 2.421 4.027 4.667 3.828 1.489-0.016 2.916-0.88 3.692-2.145 0.251-0.443 0.532-0.896 0.547-1.417 0.131-2.385 0.079-4.76 0.095-7.145 0.011-5.375-0.016-10.735 0.025-16.093z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Header1\" class=\"rank-math-link\">White Willow Bark<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header2\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Traditional Benefits of White Willow Bark<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header3\" class=\"rank-math-link\">White Willow Bark, Extracts &amp; Supplements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header4\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Tips to Reduce Strain on the Body<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"white willow bark\" class=\"wp-image-8747\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\">White Willow Bark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The deciduous, low-growing white willow tree is a member of the Salicaceae family and native to just about everywhere &#8211; North America, Europe, Africa and Asia \u2013 actually everywhere except Australia and Antarctica. It bears long, slender green leaves, but it\u2019s the grayish bark of the young trees that\u2019s been prized for centuries. Ancient Egyptians used it as an herbal remedy as did Europeans and Native Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early 1800s a European chemist discovered and isolated the active compound in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/white-willow-bark-89085\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"willow bark (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">willow bark<\/a> and named it salicin which became enormously popular for back and joint comfort. Seventy years later, Bayer modified salicin into acetylsalicylic acid, known now as aspirin. This is why today herbalists often refer to white willow bark as \u201cnature\u2019s aspirin\u201d and swear by its ability to comfort joints and the back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually many types of willow trees in the Salicaceae family including these species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White willow or European willow<\/li><li>Black willow or pussy willow<\/li><li>Bebb willow<\/li><li>Corkscrew willow<\/li><li>Crack willow<\/li><li>Narrowleaf willow<\/li><li>Purple willow<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a couple doing yoga\" class=\"wp-image-8748\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is mainly the white and black willow that are used for herbal remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\">Traditional Benefits of White Willow Bark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Herbalists treasure white willow bark to promote comfort for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Back, especially lower<\/li><li><a aria-label=\"Joints\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Joint-Supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Joints<\/a><\/li><li>Head<\/li><li><a aria-label=\"Women\u2019s issues\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Womens-Health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Women\u2019s issues<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"Skin\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Beauty-Care\/Skin-Care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Skin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Heart-Health\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Heart (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Heart<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\">White Willow Bark, Extracts &amp; Supplements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"white willow bark liquid extract\" class=\"wp-image-8749\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Capsules. <\/strong>You can find white willow bark capsules at health food retailers. It\u2019s often blended with other traditional back or joint herbs and nutrients. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Liquid-Extracts\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Liquid extract (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Liquid extract<\/a>.<\/strong> White willow bark is also available in an extract form. Just take a drop or two per suggested use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbal-Tea\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Tea (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Tea<\/a><\/strong>. Online specialty stores also carry white willow bark tea. Found loose or in bags and enjoyed hot or cold, white willow bark tea is great for sipping. Keep in mind, with a tea it may be difficult to gauge how much salicin you\u2019re actually getting, but regardless, drinking a soothing tea may bring you some natural comfort. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Beauty-Care\/Skin-Creams\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Topical (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Topical<\/a>. <\/strong>You can also find white willow bark in a topical cream or balm to soothe aching joints and muscles. Please be aware that topical use can cause skin irritation, so test a small area first and wait 24 hours before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bark. <\/strong>Some individuals prefer to chew the actual bark, but like tea it\u2019s difficult to know just how much salicin you\u2019re ingesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\">Tips to Reduce Strain on the Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Watch your posture when seated. Feet flat on the floor, knees at right angles to your hips, shoulders aligned with hips.<\/li><li>Position your computer monitor at eye level with your keyboard at a comfortable height.<\/li><li>Invest in a good ergonomic chair to support your back.<\/li><li>Use your legs to lift, not your back.<\/li><li>Check out standing desks. Sitting is the new smoking, so stand up at your work station as much as possible.<\/li><li>Stretch and move around regularly. Set a timer every 30 minutes as a reminder to move your body.<\/li><li>Reduce stress. Many of us carry stress in our neck and shoulders. Reduce stress through meditation, yoga or listening to relaxing music.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>While more research is needed, when an herb has been actively used for centuries with many proponents, there\u2019s got to be something to it. If you\u2019re considering adding willow bark to your health regime, be sure to consult with your doctor or healthcare practitioner first. It should not be used by individuals who are allergic to aspirin or other salicylate-containing ingestible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These statements have not been evaluated by the Food &amp; Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/herbs\/willow-bark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-cta.jpg\" alt=\"browse white willow bark\" class=\"wp-image-8750\" width=\"160\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-cta.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/white-willow-bark-cta-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Healthy Insight: White Willow Bark Traditional Benefits of White Willow Bark White Willow Bark, Extracts &amp; Supplements Tips to Reduce Strain on the Body<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6672"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6672"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6672\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8859,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6672\/revisions\/8859"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6672"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6672"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6672"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}