White Willow Bark

White Willow Bark has a mild, earthy aroma and can be used to make teas, capsules, or extracts. Revered in traditional European herbalism, willow bark is recognized as a natural source of salicin, the plant compound that inspired the development of modern aspirin. Its versatility also extends to topical use in herbal creams, salves, and rinses.

UPC: 084783022053.

Origin(s): Bulgaria, China, Croatia, United States.

Latin Name(s): Salix alba.

Also known as: Willow, Salicin Willow, Bai liu.

Plant Part(s) Used: Bark.

Herbs exhibit natural variations in their size, color, smell, and taste, with each batch and harvest showing differences influenced by environmental conditions and genetics.

Appearance: Light brown, light reddish brown.

Aroma: Mild, bark-like.

Taste: Bitter, bark-like.

GMO Status: Non-GMO.

Allergen: None.

Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.

Applications / Preparations: White Willow Bark can be used in a variety of ways. Internally, it’s commonly put into capsules, teas, decoctions, smoothies, juices, lozenges, salicin tablets or infused as an herbal extract. Externally, it may be put in salves, oils, ointments, balms, poultices, soaks, oral rinses & skin washes.

Internal Use: Adults may take 1 teaspoon (2 g) once or twice daily (do not exceed 4 g per day).

Beverages/Foods: Mix 1 teaspoon (2 g) into juice, water, or smoothies once daily. Stir well before consuming.

Tea/Decoction: Add 1 teaspoon (approx. 2 g) of White Willow Bark Powder to 8–10 fl oz (240–300 ml) of water. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 10–15 minutes. Strain before drinking.

External Use: White Willow Bark may be infused into oils, salves, or creams; used in poultices, soaks, or compresses for topical application. Because external uses vary widely, customers should research reliable sources for preparation and usage methods.

Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value. Unlike synthetic material or drugs, herbs can contain many constituents that contribute to their medicinal effects. Even if when we know what the active constituents are, there are often many of them in a single herb, each with different rates of degradation. Some herbs lose their effect more easily. Other herbs that possess more stable compounds such as alkaloids or steroids will last much longer.

A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed. If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly.

A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years, but many herbs will have great strength much longer than that. To determine if an herb is still good you can check the appearance & aroma. Herbs that are no longer acceptable will have lost much of its vibrant color & will instead appear dull & faded. The bigger key though is to smell the raw materials to see if the potent aroma is still present. 

Warning: Not recommended for individuals allergic to aspirin or salicylates. Do not use in children or adolescents with viral infections. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs.