Stem plant
Salicaceae, another Salix sp., silver willow.
Medicinal drug
Salicis cortex, willow bark. Willow bark consists of the whole or cut dried bark of young twigs or whole dried pieces of young twigs of the current year of various species of the genus , including L., Vill. and L. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of salicyl alcohol derivatives.
Preparations
- Salicis corticis pulvis
- Salicis extractum aquosum siccum
- Salicis extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Salicis corticis extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Salicis extractum siccum
Ingredients
- Salicyl alcohol derivatives, so-called “salicylates”, e.g. salicin, salicortin.
- Tannins
Effects
Similar to acetylsalicylic acid:
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Anti-inflammatory
Fields of application
- Febrile infections, colds
- Headache
- Rheumatic complaints
Dosage
As a decoction, in finished medicinal products.
Adverse effects
The typical adverse effects of salicylates need not be expected.
