Salix purpurea

Salix purpurea
Family:Salix purpurea; Anodyne; Antiinflammatory; Antiperiodic; Antiseptic; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Hypnotic; Sedative; Tonic.
Common name:Purple osier
The bark is anodyne anti-inflammatory antiperiodic antiseptic astringent diaphoretic diuretic febrifuge hypnotic sedative and tonic. It is a very rich source of salicin which is used in making aspirin. 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 is removed during the summer and dried for later use. The leaves are used internally in the treatment of minor feverish illnesses and colic cancerous sores and chronic dysentery. The leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season and are used fresh or dried. The twigs are used in the treatment of cancer dysentery and ulcers. The bark of the stem and roots is anodyne and styptic. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism.

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