Salix nigra

Salix nigra
Family:Salix nigra; Anodyne; Antiinflammatory; Antiperiodic; Antiseptic; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Hypnotic; Sedative; Tonic.
Common name:Black willow
The bark is anodyne anti-inflammatory antiperiodic antiseptic astringent diaphoretic diuretic febrifuge hypnotic sedative tonic. It has been used in the treatment of gonorrhoea ovarian pains and nocturnal emissions. The bark of this species is used interchangeably with S. alba. It is taken internally in the treatment of rheumatism arthritis gout inflammatory stages of auto-immune diseases diarrhoea dysentery feverish illnesses neuralgia and headache. The bark can be used as a poultice on cuts wounds sprains bruises swellings etc. The bark is removed during the summer and dried for later use. The leaves are used internally in the treatment of minor feverish illnesses and colic. The leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season and are used fresh or dried. The fresh bark contains salicin which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body. This is used as an anodyne and febrifuge and as an ingredient of spring tonics.

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