Baisc information of White Willow Bark P.E.
Other Names: Salix alba, white willow, willow bark
Active ingredient: salicin / C13H18O7 F.W. 286.27
CAS No.:138-52-3

Description:
White Willow Bark contains salicin, which the body converts to salicylic acid and has the same effect on the body as aspirin without any of the side effects. In fact, White Willow Bark was the basis for the synthesis of aspirin. History of usage of White Willow Bark goes back as far as 500 BC when ancient Chinese healers began using it to control pain. Native Americans also discovered the value of the Willow tree for relieving pain from headaches and rheumatism and reducing fevers.

The benefits of White Willow Bark today are that it is an anti-inflammatory, a fever reducer, an analgesic, an anti-rheumatic, and an astringent. Specifically, it helps to relieve headaches; helps to ease pain associated with inflammatory conditions like rheumatism, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome; and helps to control fevers. Studies have shown that if you feel better, you are more likely to want to stick to your weight loss plan and because of that, White Willow Bark can aid in your diet goals.

Why do people use white willow bark?
White willow bark is used for conditions that cause pain, inflammation, or fever, such as:

• Acute back pain
• Fever
• Flu
• Joint pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Pain

AMA's White Willow Bark P.E. Series:

• White Willow Bark Extract 4:1
• White Willow Bark Extract 80% Salicin
• White Willow Bark Extract 30% Salicin
• White Willow Bark Extract 25% Salicin
• White Willow Bark Extract 15% Salicin