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What Is the Active Substance in Willow Bark?

April 26, 2017active substance willow bark

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What Is the Active Substance in Willow Bark?

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Ancient Greeks, Chinese and many other ancient peoples including Americian Indians, used willow bark for pain and inflammation, usually in the form of tea made from the bark of the salix or willow tree. The active ingredient is called salicin and it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities.