Willow Bark 60t

$109.95

Description:

Willow Bark: Traditional Relief for Pain and Inflammation

Willow Bark has been used traditionally in Western herbal medicine as an analgesic to relieve pain and to decrease symptoms of mild arthritis and mild osteoarthritis. To learn more about the role of inflammation in your body's harmony, read our article on The Role of Inflammation in Body's Harmony.

Indications

Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine:

  • As an analgesic to relieve pain and for its anti-inflammatory properties
  • To decrease mild rheumatic aches and pains and symptoms of mild arthritis and mild osteoarthritis
  • To relieve symptoms of headaches
  • To decrease symptoms of common colds and flu and relieve mild fever
Dose
  • Adults: 1 - 2 tablets twice daily
Ingredients
Ingredient Type of Extract DHE (Derived Herb Equivalent) Extract Amount Active Constituent
Salix purpurea (Willow) Extract 8.0 g 400 mg Salicin (standardised to 60 mg)
Allergen Information
  • No Added: Gluten, soya bean, milk, lactose, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacea, corn, egg, sesame seeds, artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours.
Excipients
  • Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate
  • Croscarmellose sodium hypromellose
  • Magnesium stearate
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
Warnings
  • Willow Bark is contraindicated in those with allergy or sensitivity to salicylates and is also contraindicated in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-deficient patients (in this condition salicylic acid causes haemolytic anaemia)
  • Use with caution during pregnancy
  • Caution is advised in patients taking warfarin
  • Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia
  • Not to be used in children under 5 years
  • If patient symptoms persist, seek additional professional advice