Salix pulchra

Salix pulchra
Family:Salix pulchra; Anaesthetic; Anodyne; Febrifuge; Mouthwash.
Common name:Tealeaf willow
An infusion of the leaves and bark has been used as an anaesthetic.The bark and the leaves have been chewed to numb the mouth and throat. They have also been chewed as a treatment for mouth sores and are said to make the mouth smell good. The cottony seed floss has been used to dry moist eyes. The fresh bark of all members of this genus contains salicin which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body. This is used as an anodyne and febrifuge.

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