Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
White Willow Bark
What is it?
From the white willow tree.
What does it do?
In the body, the salicin from white willow bark is metabolised to form salicylic acid, which reduces pain, fever and inflammation.
Common Uses
Relieves acute and chronic pains, including back and neck pain, headaches and muscle aches. Reduces arthritis inflammation.
Doasage
60 to 120 mg a day.
Caution
Avoid white willow bark if you are allergic to aspirin. When subject to fever, children and teenagers should also avoid the herb. Pregnant or breast feeding women should consult their doctors before taking white willow bark, because its safety has not been established in these situations.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.