White Willow Bark Tea

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Starting at: $10.30

Found: Europe and western and central Asia.
Family: Salicaceae.
Active Ingredients: Phytochemicals: Apigenin, beta-carotene, catechin, isoquercitrin, lignin, p-coumaric acid, quercitrin, rutin, salicin, salicylic acid, tannin.
Nutrients: Calcium, iron, mangenese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3,and C.
Also Known As: Salix alba, white willow, willow bark.

White Willow Bark is a useful herb for digestion as it is both rich in salicin and tannins. It is a valuable anti-inflammatory and also reduces fevers, eases headaches and helps with the symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis. White willow helps to thin the blood making it a useful preventative for those at risk of blood clots. CAUTION If you are taking anticoagulant drugs consult your doctor / herbalist before taking white willow bark.

Hot infusion

Preparing a hot infusion white willow bark tea requires several steps.

(1) Fill one tea infuser full of the white willow bark tea herbs.

(2) Pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs.

(3) Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the white willow bark tea herbs do not escape.

(4) Allow the herbs to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip

100g (approx 80 cups of tea)
200g (approx 160 cups of tea)

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