The bark of Salix alba, the botanical ancestor of synthetic aspirin. It contains salicin, which is metabolized into salicylic acid in the liver. It inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) to relieve pain and inflammation with significantly lower risk of gastric ulceration than synthetic NSAIDs.
Educational information only — never stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your prescriber first.
CRITICAL: Do NOT give to children or teenagers recovering from viral infections due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. Contraindicated in individuals with aspirin allergies, bleeding disorders, or active peptic ulcers.
Evidence level: Strong
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