4 Best Salix Alba (White Willow) supplements
- Formula for the joints
- Contains a patented form of Boswellia resin extract
- Contains 500 mg white willow (Salix alba) per capsule
- Standardized to a minimum of 15% salicin
- Certified organic
- Contains only natural ingredients
- Formula for better sleep
- Contains willow, greater burdock root, aspen and goldenrod
The white willow is a well-known species of tree. The bark of these trees has been used for centuries for joints, among other things.
What are the health benefits of white willow?
The healing power of white willow (Salix alba) has been known since ancient times. The bark of willow is rich in the active ingredient salicin, which can be converted by the body into salicylic acid. The painkiller aspirin is derived from this substance. In medieval times, the bark was chewed in many parts of Europe to release the salicin for pain relief.
Buy salix alba?
Salix alba is available as an extract and in a tincture. It is also used in formula products to benefit good sleep and for joints.* Formula products consist of several substances that have a synergistic effect.
The Wild Willow
The white willow also known as Salix alba or white willow can grow to about 25 feet tall when fully mature. This willow grows on the banks of rivers.
White willow (Salix alba) has the following uses*:
* EC approval health claim(s) pending.
Written by: Liesbeth Thoen
Reviewed and edited by: Peter Smeets
Updated:December 8, 2022