Willowbark

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Also known as:  European Willow;  White Willow;  White Willow Bark;  White Willowbark;  Willow Bark

 

Description

Willowbark is the bark from several species of Willow.

 

Botanical Names

 Salix alba

 Salix purpurea (Purple Willowbark)

 Both species of Willowbark are from the Willow (Salicaceae) family.

 

Part Used

 Bark

 

Health Benefits of Willowbark

Immune System

 Willowbark may reduce Inflammation.  [1]

 

Metabolism

 Willowbark may enhance the ability of Ephedrine to facilitate (via ) weight loss in people afflicted with Obesity (when consumed concurrently with Ephedrine or Ephedra) (due to the Salicin content of Willowbark).  [2]

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