Info: 100 ml Tincture Bottle
The white willow is native to Europe and much of Asia. Thanks to its bark's salicin content (which our bodies convert to acetylsalicylic acid, or ASA), not only is it the original inspiration for Aspirin, but it also has other types of salicylates, polyphenols and flavonoids which contribute to its pain- and inflammation-relieving abilities, and a much better safety profile than that so-called wonder drug.
Info: 100 ml Tincture Bottle
The white willow is native to Europe and much of Asia. Thanks to its bark's salicin content (which our bodies convert to acetylsalicylic acid, or ASA), not only is it the original inspiration for Aspirin, but it also has other types of salicylates, polyphenols and flavonoids which contribute to its pain- and inflammation-relieving abilities, and a much better safety profile than that so-called wonder drug.
Product Notes:
Like aspirin, White Willow bark can reduce the fever associated with common colds, relieve headache pain, and provide short-term pain relief for various inflammatory conditions. But it doesn't only use ASA to do so: there are many other compounds in it, as well.
As a result, it's far less likely to induce or aggravate gastrointestinal bleeding than aspirin, which has also been found to risk of brain bleeding after falls, such that it is no longer recommended as preventative maintenance for strokes for older adults.
Related product (complete with additional Supporting Science references and a more detailed video that apply equally to either product): White Willow Bark extract capsules, by NOW.
Ingredients:
Each 1 ml contains:
White Willow (Salix alba, bark) (250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Distilled water, Certified Organic alcohol, Certified Organic vegetable glycerine.
USDA Organic.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 mL (= 30 drops) 3 to 4 times daily in a little water, on an empty stomach. For prolonged use, consult a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings:
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other salicylates. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using St. Francis White Willow tincture if you are taking anticoagulants or products containing acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other salicylates, or if you have asthma or peptic ulcer disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, heartburn, or diarrhea.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80036378.
Supporting Science:
Shara M, Stohs SJ. “Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extracts.” Phytotherapy Research: PTR, 2015.
National Institute on Aging: "Research Highlights: Daily low-dose aspirin has little impact on stroke risk and spikes risk of brain bleeding from falls," November 02, 2023; citing:
- Cloud GC, et al. "Low-dose aspirin and the risk of stroke and intracerebral bleeding in healthy older people: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial." JAMA Network Open, 2023;
- McQuilten ZK, et al. "Effect of low dose aspirin versus placebo on incidence of anemia in the elderly: An analysis of the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly trial." Annals of Internal Medicine, 2023.