*purchased organic herb*

Willow Bark (Salix spp)

Taste: Bitter, Astringent

Energetics: Cooling, Drying

Actions: Astringent, Inflammation Modulating, Anodyne, Antimicrobial, Febrifuge

Affinities: Immune System, Musculoskeletal System, Cardiovascular System, Integumentary System

Preparations: Decoction, Tincture, Capsule

Contraindications: Not to be used during pregnancy. Those with a bleeding disorder should avoid using this herb.

Herb-Drug Interaction: those taking anti-coagulants should not take Willow Bark as it acts to thin the blood and may increase the risk of bleeding. Do not take it in conjunction with aspirin as it may increase the effects of the aspirin. Willow Bark may decrease the effects of beta blocker medications