Since ancient times, when there was such an abundance of different drugs, people had to be rescued with improvised means: a decoction of herbs, roots, leaves, and so on.One such tool is a willow bark, the beneficial properties of which are known today, is not for everyone.
In this article you will learn how to prepare medicines out of the plant, as well as how to use them, not to harm the body.
advantage of this treatment is its ease of use, accessibility and effectiveness of products based on bark of the tree.
Preparation and Storage
Latin name of white willow - Salix alba.Because of its bark preparing pharmaceutical grade drug used in the treatment of many diseases and to relieve symptoms.
Billet material is from March to April, when only begins to move the juice.Useful properties of willow bark appear at this time particularly bright, besides spring easiest to separate the skin from the trunk.
In order to obtain the necessary raw materials, use only young branches.The resulting material is left in the sun, letting it dry, and then placed in an oven where a temperature of about 50-60 degrees, is dried completely.Readiness indicates brittle crust.It should easily crumble in their hands, rather than bend.
When properly stored in a dry ventilated place useful properties of willow bark will not be lost for 4-5 years.
composition crust
the order of about 10% of the substances in the bark have tanning properties, because "skin" of this tree is often used in the furrier industry.Also because it was obtained resistant black dye, which was used to color fabrics.
Equally popular are also organic substances, such as salicin.It is not nothing but a glycoside of salicylic acid, which contains willow bark.Useful properties lie in the fact that help eliminate the symptoms of headache.
pharmacological action of these drugs
Salicylic acid, which is included in a large amount of the drug, has antipyretic effect.It should be noted that previously only from willow bark could receive the substance.
Since today aspirin (which is produced based on salicylic acid) is produced on an industrial scale, the need for the collection of raw materials fell.However, in traditional medicine continues to be used willow bark, useful properties which are effective even rheumatism.
In addition, the tool works well as a diuretic, diaphoretic and light can relieve pain, which makes it indispensable for colds, colds, kidney problems and diuretics system.
use in folk medicine
Despite skeptical attitude towards traditional medicine, even professionals admit that some of the best natural remedies used instead of synthetic.These concerns and willow bark.Medicinal properties and contraindications coincide with the results of the use of artificial drugs.For example, in Germany, such an exchange is not only not forbidden, but even encouraged the State Service of Health.
widely used in folk medicine is due to the effective elimination of rheumatic diseases, migraines, as well as the struggle with symptoms of fever.
It is worth noting that earlier this tool highly valued, as was the replacement of quinine.It is used to treat malaria willow bark, useful properties that help to cope with the disease.
should not abandon this facility and those who suffer from gout, arthritis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
When hemorrhoids, bleeding internal organs also should use this drug because it has hemostatic effect and is a good antiseptic.
actively used willow bark and under reduced pressure.A decoction of it has a tonic effect and normalize the heartbeat, relieves weakness and lethargy.
there are some doubts about the exaggeration of the role of the drug in certain diseases.For example, often referred to as a panacea willow bark.Useful properties (for diabetes, for example) that the plants do not eliminate the disease, but only relieve some of the symptoms.Therefore, before embarking on self-acceptance, be sure to consult with your doctor.
Natural Cosmetics willow
widely used this tool in cosmetology.The bark of white willow, along with burdock, get rid of dandruff, itching, excess sebum and seborrhea.To do this, mix the broth with steamed or tincture of burdock root and rinse your head after washing.It is also possible independent use.
to regulate skin problems preparation based on willow bark is added to the bath.There are many recipes for the production of antiseptic, reducing ointments.
Cautions when using
As with any drug, willow bark has beneficial properties and contraindications.Since this medication is often used for self-treatment at home, you just need to take into account the warnings.
The first and most important rule: pharmacological agents on the basis of the substance or agent itself should not be given to children under 16 years of age and must not be allowed admission to pregnant and lactating women.You also need to be careful with willow bark if there is any colds or viral diseases.
is strictly forbidden to use these drugs with others that are a part of salicylic acid (the most common - aspirin).
course, caution should be taken teas and tinctures, if there is an individual intolerance.Therefore, you must always be attentive to your body.
