Davyo'splace Willow Back Extract Powder-100g

Willow white bark powder is known to promote cell renewal and anti-microbial activity. It provides gentle, yet highly effective, exfoliating benefits and will not irritate the skin. Pores can be easily irritated and/or clogged by dead skin, both of which cause them to appear larger.

Willow bark comes from several varieties of willow tree, including white (Salix alba or European), black (Salix nigra or pussy), crack, and purple willow.

Willow bark contains a chemical called salicin, which is similar to aspirin. It has pain and fever reducing effects in the body.

People commonly use willow bark for back pain, osteoarthritis, fever, flu, muscle pain, and many other conditions.

Studies suggest that willow bark may be useful for the following conditions:

Headache

Willow bark has been shown to relieve headaches. There is some evidence that it is less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects than other pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil) and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, do. However, studies have not shown this beyond all doubt, and people who are prone to stomach upset may want to avoid willow bark. Large-scale studies are needed to fully determine how safe and effective willow bark is for chronic or recurring headaches.

Low back pain

Willow bark appears to be effective for back pain. In a well-designed study of nearly 200 people with low back pain, those who received willow bark experienced a significant improvement in pain compared to those who received placebo. People who received higher doses of willow bark (240 mg salicin) had more significant pain relief than those who received low doses (120 mg salicin).

Osteoarthritis

Several studies show that willow is more effective at reducing pain from osteoarthritis than placebo. In a small study of people with osteoarthritis of the neck or lower back, those who received willow bark experienced significant improvement in symptoms compared to those who received placebo. A similar study of 78 people hospitalized with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip joint found that people who received willow bark had significant pain relief compared to those who received placebo.

Other uses

Professional herbalists may recommend willow bark for the following conditions, however, more research is needed.

Menstrual cramps

Fever

Flu

Tendonitis

Bursitis

Cancer