White Willow Bark

Native to Europe and western Asia, white willow bark has a long history of use in traditional European herbalism. Salix alba is typically tinctured or steeped as willow bark tea. For centuries, it has been made into white willow bark tea to treat pain. The Native Americans specifically used it for fever and pain associated with arthritis. We now know that the white willow bark benefits come from a natural source of salicylates, agents collectively serving as the forerunner of aspirin.