Salix alba L.
Salicaceae
- White Willow
- safsaf abiadh صفصاف أبيض
- עֲרָבָה לְבָנָה
- arava levana
Tree
- Humid habitats
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distribution and other botanical details.
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 |
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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.