Herb

White Willow Bark

The bark of the willow tree, the original source of aspirin's active idea — a traditional herb for pain, fever, and achy joints.

🌱 What it is

White willow bark comes from the willow tree and contains salicin, the natural compound that inspired the creation of aspirin. It has a long history as a traditional remedy for pain and fever.

✨ How it may help

may help support comfort with everyday aches and joint stiffness
may help support a more comfortable response to mild fever
may help support easing of tension headaches
may help support traditional recovery from minor aches after activity

🥄 How to use it

White willow is taken as a standardized extract or brewed as a tea from the dried bark. Because it works like aspirin, treat it with the same respect.

⚖️ Caution

Contains salicylates like aspirin — do not give to children or teens, especially with a fever or viral illness, because of the risk of Reye's syndrome. Avoid if allergic to aspirin, if you take blood thinners, have ulcers, or are pregnant.

🍃 A note from nature

Willow bark's pain-easing reputation stretches back to ancient Egypt and Greece, and it was the plant that eventually led chemists to develop aspirin itself.