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Willow
Common Name | Willow |
Genus / Species | Salix alba |
Part Used | Bark |
Energetics | Bitter, cold |
Meridians | Liver, kidney, heart |
Active Constituents | Phenolic glycosides, salicylic acid Flavonoids Tannins Resin Enzyme Bitter yellow pigment Organic acids Aromatic aldehydes |
Medicinal Uses | Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Reduces fever Antirheumatic Astringent As charcoal - absorbs toxins and poisons |