# 🌿 Willow
**Scientific Name:** Salix alba
**Botanical Family:** Salicaceae (Willow family)
**Plant Type:** Tree
**Geographical Origin:** Europe, Asia
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## 🔹 Description
Willow bark is a natural source of salicylates, used as a pain reliever.
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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Pain Reliever, Anti-inflammatory
– **Temperament:** Neutral
**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Allergies
– Cough
– Headaches
– Minor Skin Irritations
– Muscle Pain
– Sore Throat
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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Capsules, Topical
– **Dosage:** 240 mg bark extract daily
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## 🔹 Usage Model
Used for pain relief and inflammation.
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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Turmeric for pain relief
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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid with blood thinners; consult doctor.
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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Willow** (*Salix alba*): a tree from Europe, Asia. Properties: Pain Reliever, Anti-inflammatory. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.