White willow

This herb has been used for thousands of years for fevers and headaches. In 1928 the tree’s active constituent salicin was isolated by German and French scientists. Ten years later, European chemists manufactured salicylic acid from salicin, which is similar to the drug, aspirin.

Think Natural White Willow Bark 100's

£5.79

Lifeplan Country Collection White Willow Bark 100s

£5.79

HealthAid Valerian Root 215mg 60 tablets

£8.99

White willow is believed to be a safer form of aspirin not contributing to stomach ulcers. White willow is a natural anti-inflammatory and therefore may be useful for people with inflammatory disorders. It has been used for headaches as well as joint pains, in particular those associated with arthritis. In addition, it may be useful for women who suffer from PMS before and during their menstrual period. Take up to 500mg of the fresh ground bark daily.