Willow Bark,White - Liu Shu Pi / Bai Liu - Salix alba - ORGANIC
Latin name: Salix alba
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: Bulgaria
History/Folklore: It is believed that the knowledge of this plant came to us from watching Deer. It was noticed that older Deers, and Deer that just gave birth would rip the outer bark from the tree and eat the inner lining. This lead us to believe that it was a pain reliever. Now, we know that it is a miracle herb given to us by Mother Nature, that does indeed help with pain. Though it is believed that Asprin (originally came from Willow Bark) acts quicker, the inner bark of the White Willow Tree lasts longer, and has special enzymes that protect the inner lining of the stomach, unlike Aspirin.
The Pomo Tribe of California was known to make a decoction of this inner bark to drink when cold invaded their bodies and they had alternating chills and fever.
It is one of the " 4 species" used ritually during the Jewish holiday Sukkot. In Buddhism it is one of the chief attributes to the Bodhisatvva Kuan Yin, of compassion.
Key Actions: alterative, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antiperiodic, antiseptic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, hypnotic, sedative, tonic, vermifuge
Key Constituents: Salicin (Salicyic acid), Polyphenols, and Flavonoids. Tannins, Acids, Glycosides, Aldehydes
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with headaches, pain relief, bleeding, colds/flu, dandruff, diarrhea, earache, eczema/psoriasis, heartburn, impotence, inflammed joints, nervousness, sore muscles, neuralgia, ovarian pain, night sweats, sex depressant, tonsillitis, ulcerations, worms, wounds.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: bitter, astringent, slightly acrid
Meridians: LU, LR
Actions:
- Clears heat and alleviates pain
- Clears heat, cools the blood and stops bleeding
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