White willow is a riparian tree whose bitter bark has served as a fever-reducer and pain reliever since ancient Egypt, containing salicin—a compound the body converts to salicylic acid. Traditionally valued for easing inflammation and aching joints, it remains a foundational European remedy that predates aspirin by millennia.
bark
tea, decoction, tincture, powder
1–3g dried bark daily as tea; 2–4ml tincture 3x daily
Avoid in aspirin-sensitive individuals. May increase bleeding risk.
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