The ability of willow bark to alleviate pain and reduce fever has been known for at least two thousand years.
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Anodyne, antiseptic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, tonic. The ability of willow bark to alleviate pain and reduce fever has been known for at least two thousand years. It contains salicin, a glycoside that is converted to salicylic acid in the body. Salicylic acid is closely related to aspirin, the synthetic drug that has displaced willow bark from popular use. Willow bark reduces inflammation and makes an effective treatment for articular rheumatism.
| Botanical Name | Salix alba |
| Organic Status | Wildcrafted |
| Country of Origin | Albania/Hungary |
| Plant Part | Bark |
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In StockThe name says it all: this herb has long been considered a cure-all.
Read more >| Botanical Name | Cnicus benedictus |
| Organic Status | Certified Organic |
| Country of Origin | Hungary |
| Plant Part | Aerials |
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Read more >| Botanical Name | Uncaria tormentosa |
| Organic Status | Wildcrafted |
| Country of Origin | Peru |
| Plant Part | Bark |
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Read more >| Botanical Name | Stellaria media |
| Organic Status | Wildcrafted |
| Country of Origin | Hungary |
| Plant Part | Aerials |
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Read more >| Botanical Name | Capsicum sp. |
| Organic Status | Certified Organic |
| Country of Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
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Read more >| Botanical Name | Grindelia robusta |
| Organic Status | Wildcrafted |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Plant Part | Aerials |
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Read more >| Botanical Name | Angelica archangelica |
| Organic Status | Conventional |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Plant Part | Root |
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| Botanical Name | Betula alba |
| Organic Status | Wildcrafted |
| Country of Origin | Albania |
| Plant Part | Leaf |
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Read more >| Botanical Name | Tussilago farfara |
| Organic Status | Wildcrafted |
| Country of Origin | Bulgaria/Albania |
| Plant Part | Aerials |
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