For thousands of years, people have been using willow bark as a form of painkiller for toothaches and headaches. "Researchers believe that the chemical salicin, found in willow bark, is ...

Within the bark of the white willow tree is a compound known as Salicin, which is akin to aspirin. Given its organic nature and limited side effects, a substantial number of people prefer ...

Interestingly enough, salicin can be extracted from the willow bark and is an active ingredient in aspirin. The weeping willow tree is susceptible to many diseases such as powdery mildew, tar spot ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD If you are living with pain, adding herbs to your regimen may help ease your ...