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White Willow BarkAn anodyne (relieves pain), antipyretic (reduces fever), astringent (drawing together power), detergent (cleansing qualities), and tonic (toning agent). For centuries a derivative of this bark (called salicum) was used to break fevers, soothe headaches, and reduce pain and swelling of arthritic joints. Based on studies of salicum, researchers derived a synthetic drug called "aspirin". Contains tannins good for the digestive system.
