Black Willow The very popular pain reliever Aspirin
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The Black Willow tree, though not as well know for its medicinal value as its close relative the White Willow, helps with the same ailments. It is a North American native. The Black Willow can grow up to 20 feet tall. The medicinal Willows have been well known for thousands of years for their healing value. The very popular pain reliever Aspirin © is a derivitive of the White Willow. The active ingredient in the formerly noted pain reliever is Salicylic Acid. This is also found in the human body after having ingested any of the medicinal Willows. The Willow's active ingredient is called Salicin, which is what is converted to Salicylic Acid when taken inwardly. Though lesser known, the Black Willow has all of the same healing properties as the White.
Dosage and Medicinal Value
The medicinal Willows have been known to reduce inflamation, to treat articular rheumatism, help with internal bleeding, and it is also good for heartburn and stomach problems. They help with headaches, minor aches and pains, as well as arthritis. The Black Willow has all of the same healing properties of its relative, the White, but it has been know to do some others as well. This type of willow can also be used as an anaphrodisiac, meaning, it subdues sexual urges. Take note, Hillary The medicinal part of the Willow tree are the bark and buds. There are a few different ways to prepare it. First, it is best to collect the bark in Springtime. One preparation option would be to boil the bark for at least 20 minutes, then either take internally or as a poultice. A decoction can be made by soaking up to three teaspoons of bark in one cup of cold water for up to five hours, and then boil down to a potent formula. To intake this you should take one cup unsweetend, no more than one a day.
A decoction of Willow can be used to help with mouth problems, ie. you can gargle with it to help with inflamations of the gums and tonsils. A decoction can also be used externally for sores, burns, and cuts. To make a cold extract, soak one teaspoon of bark in one cup of cold water for up to ten hours and strain. You can make a powder by taking one to one and one-half teaspoons, three times a day. If taking a tincture, use ten to twenty drops as needed daily. Everything I've read about intaking a hot Willow drink says that it is important that it is taken in large gulps, not small sips.
Magical Uses
To read about the magical uses of Willow, please see the link to: Willow
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