Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany
florapal.org
Salix alba L.
Salicaceae
- White Willow
- safsaf abiadh صفصاف أبيض
- arava levana
- עֲרָבָה לְבָנָה
Tree
- Humid habitats
and other botanical details.
Click to view:
Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Salix alba L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Acne |
Anti-Infective | Decoct bark & drink x1 cup/day as needed. |
Bark | B |
| Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Throat & tonsil inflammation |
Anti-Infective, Demulcent | Decoct bark & use as mouth wash. |
Bark | B |
| General | Bad foot smell |
Deoderant | Decoct bark & use as foot wash. |
Bark | B |
| Infectious Diseases | Malaria |
Anti-malarial | Decoct bark & drink x1 cup/day as needed. |
Bark | B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Arthritis |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct bark & drink x1 cup/day as needed. |
Bark | B |
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER.
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
Notes
Cautions
Salix genus has species which contain salicylates that can cause gastrointestinal bleeding & kidney damage. Avoid during pregnancy & using with other aspirin-like drugs. Care in patients with asthma, diabetes, gastrosis, gout, haemophilia, liver conditions, low thrombocytes, nephrosis, peptic ulcer. Toxicity can be potentiated by alcohol, barbiturates & sedatives.