White Willow Bark ~ Nature’s Pain Manager
Posted at 11:00 - July 11th, 2019 - Megan & Jae - Education Guides
White Willow Bark has a long history of being used therapeutically. As early as the first century A.D., preparations made from the bark were used for pain. In the twentieth century, European scientists began working with glucoside salicin, a critical ingredient found in Willow, to create a pain-management compound. Salicylic acid was the result. White Willow Bark was the first aspirin-like substance produced commercially for pain management.
Pain Management
- Has a strong analgesic affect
- May provide pain relief for fevers, headaches, sciatic issues, arthritis, neuralgia
- Beneficial for minor aches and injuries
Astringent
- Astringent properties assist in healing damaged tissue
- Has an antiseptic quality which can be beneficial for infected wounds
Inflammation Fighter
- Has a long track record of helping heal inflamed tissue
- Helps minimize and heal the “feverish” aspect of inflammation
Parts of the plant used include for therapeutic purposes: Bark
Authors
Megan is our product curator and store visionary. Personally vetting every product that comes through the door, she evaluates thousands of items each month with a focus on quality ingredients and value. Well-schooled in the supplements department and the editor of our in-store newsletters, she still insists her main job is raising three daughters! (Wichita, Kansas)
2019 marks Jae’s 20th year working as a Holistic Nutritionist and Supplement Specialist in the Health Food industry. This environment has afforded the opportunity to discuss health issues and solutions with thousands of customers and clients. Along the way, she has acquired multiple certifications including biogenealogy, environmental biology, holistic nutrition and various healing modalities. She is currently studying to complete a Ph.D in Holistic Nutrition.
All Eureka Market Education Guides are intended for educational purposes only. The guides are NOT intended to substitute for professional medical consultation and as such, do not diagnose, prescribe or offer personal medical advice. Always consult with your health care professional before taking supplements with prescription medications.