Description
White willow bark is a natural source of aspirin. It is used to relieve pain from a variety of sources, including headaches, backache, nerve pain, joint pain, inflammation, and menstrual cramps. It is also used topically to treat skin problems such as irritation and acne. The powder can be added to facial masks, skincare products, soaps, or other remedies.
Dried White Willow Bark Powder is well known for relief of rheumatism and gout. It relieves the pain associated with headaches, backache, nerve pain, joint pain, inflammation and menstrual cramps. White willow bark is considered to be the natural form and original source of the modern aspirin.
White willow bark is also used topically in skincare as it contains salicin, from which salicylic acid is derived. White willow bark is antibacterial, anti inflammatory, and helps clear pores and alleviate irritation and problem skin.
The powder is ideal to add to facial masks, skincare products, soaps, etc.
Size: 100g.
Informational reading: White Willow Bark
USES & BENEFITS
Use the white willow bark powder to make a glycerite, infusion or tincture for use in skincare and body products
Contains salicin
White willow bark is antibacterial, anti inflammatory, anti irritation and anti acne
Use for pain relief
RECIPE INSPIRATION
White Willow Bark Herbal Facial Mask
1 tsp white willow bark powder
1 tsp chamomile powder
1 tsp calendula powder
1 tsp pink kaolin clay
Enough hydrosol or water to make a paste. You could also try using some aloe vera gel.
Blend all the powders together then add the liquid slowly to create paste. Spread over your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for roughly 15 minutes then rinse off with warm water and apply a moisturiser. Read more about White willow bark on our blog.
AS A TEA
Add 1 tsp of bark to 1 cup of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 min. Drink 3 times per day.
INGREDIENTS
Dried white willow bark powder, S. alba
FOR YOUR SAFETY
May interfere with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally
Do not use if allergic to aspirin
Avoid using during pregnancy
You should always consult a naturopath or medical practitioner before taking herbal supplements
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