Willow Bark & Its Magical Benefits

Wellness

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 16:07

It is not the just the leaves and fruits but even the bark of many trees is used for medicinal purposes. Today, we will discuss on one such bark that can be good home remedy for many ailments. Take a look.

The bark of the Willow tree (willow bark) has a lot of medicinal properties. It contains salicin that works no less than aspirin, but naturally. The bark was used for various treatments in the ancient times for therapeutic values. Willow bark contains flavonoids, catechins, tannins and glycosides which act like anti inflammatory and analgesic and help in healing various internal and external problems.

Health Benefits Of Willow Bark -

1. Head Ache - For migrane head aches, willow bark is very beneficiary. The aspirin property of the bark helps in reducing migrane attacks. Drinking the concoction of the willow bark will gradually bring relief.

2. Flu - One of the health benefits of the white willow bark is that it can cure high fever like flu. Drinking the tea of the bark daily can bring down the temperature and build immunity in the body. Willow bark can also cure common cold.

3. Heart Attacks - Willow bark is also good for the heart's health. Drinking the bark everyday, would prevent heart attacks and strokes.

4. Back Ache - As we told you willow bark contains salicin which helps in relieving back ache. The capsules of willow bark contain upto 250 mg of the bark and is usually advised by doctors to consume for nearly a month.

5. Arthritis - The bark extract can also be a good remedy for arthritis, particularly rheumatic arthritis. Drinking a teasppon of the bark extract can keep these bone problems at bay.

Willow bark has many health benefits. Apart from the ones listed above it can successfully cure any type of body pain and works like a good antiseptic as well as like an antipyretic. It is also suggested during menstrual cramps and even during tooth ache. All in all, it works like a natural boon to pains and aches.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.