Willow, also known as white willow, which can be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and rheumatism.
Its scientific name is Salix alba and can be purchased from health food stores, pharmacies and some open markets.
- Willow is used to treat fever.
- Headache.
- Rheumatism.
- Arthritis.
- Osteoarthritis.
- Gout.
- Flu.
- Colds and neuralgia.
Among the properties of the willow stands out its sweaty, antipyretic, analgesic, antireumatic and anti-agregate action.
The part bloodthirsty use is their bark to make tea
Willow side effects include bleeding when consumed in excess.
Willow is contraindicated for pregnant women, people allergic to aspirin and patients with gastrointestinal problems, such as ulcers, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, colitis, diverticulitis or diverticulosis; it should also be avoided in patients taking anti-aggregate medications.