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Willow Bark

Monograph
58products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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Willow Bark(common)Willow Bark(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

2
Willow Bark(common)Willow Bark(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • Used in Herbal Medicine for short-term relief of lower back pain
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve minor joint pain (due to osteoarthritis)
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve fever associated with the common cold
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve headache

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Used in Herbal Medicine for short-term relief of lower back pain
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve minor joint pain (due to osteoarthritis)
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve fever associated with the common cold
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve headache

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older3–9 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older45–240 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have asthma or peptic ulcer disease (EMA 2017).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners or products containing salicylates (e.g., acetylsalicylic acid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) (EMA 2017).
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004; ESCOP 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
contraindicationDo not use if you are allergic to salicylates (EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004, ESCOP 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances (EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004; ESCOP 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000)

Ingredients Covered

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Willow BarkWillow bark

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