Willow bark, cut, organic
€13.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days
Name: Willow Bark (German: Weidenrinde)
Latin Name: Salix alba
Product Form: Bark, cut
Ingredients: 100% willow bark (Salix alba), cut, from certified organic cultivation.
The bark of the white willow is among Europe's most traditional medicinal plants and connects herbal lore with the history of modern chemistry like few other plants. Its compound salicin made it a staple of European herbal traditions for centuries.
Use
As a tea: The cut willow bark is well suited for preparing a spicy, bitter infusion, a longer simmer of the bark pieces is recommended for a stronger decoction. See the "Preparation" section for details.
Traditional monastic knowledge: Willow bark is among the plants already valued in medieval monastic medicine and traditional folk medicine, and it remains mentioned to this day in connection with wellbeing and inner warmth. Willow bark gained particular renown through its compound salicin, which can be converted into salicylic acid in the body, a connection considered one of the best-known links between traditional herbal medicine and modern chemistry. For more on use, see the "Application" tab.
About the Plant
Salix alba, the white willow, belongs to the willow family (Salicaceae) and is native to large parts of Europe, western Asia and North Africa. The tree grows preferentially along riverbanks and in moist floodplain landscapes, where it can reach heights of up to 25 metres. Characteristic are its narrow, silvery-grey shimmering leaves, which give the tree its name. The bark of young branches is used, as it is particularly rich in salicin.
Other names: Willow bark is also known as sallow, osier, or fever bark.
Habitat and harvest season: The white willow grows preferentially in moist, sunny locations along rivers and streams. The bark is traditionally peeled from young, two- to three-year-old branches in spring and then dried.
Historical roots: The willow was already known as a significant plant in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece; the Papyrus Ebers, one of the oldest surviving medical texts, contains references to its use. Hippocrates of Kos, often called the "father of medicine," is said to have mentioned the bark in his writings. From the compound salicin, chemist Felix Hoffmann developed the basis for producing acetylsalicylic acid at Bayer in 1897, later known worldwide as aspirin, which is why willow bark is still occasionally referred to as "natural aspirin," though the two substances are not chemically identical.
Key Compounds:
- Salicin: the central compound of willow bark, can be converted into salicylic acid in the body
- Flavonoids: polyphenolic plant compounds typical of many types of bark
- Tannins: secondary plant compounds with astringent properties
- Essential oils: contribute to the bark's characteristic aroma
Herbathek Stands for Highest Quality
All products available at Herbathek are exclusively selected and of the highest quality. Our willow bark is also pure and of the finest organic quality: free from preservatives, flavourings and other artificial additives, 100% natural!
Careful cultivation and gentle processing: Throughout the entire growth and harvest process, the plant is handled with great care. This preserves its natural, plant-specific properties as effectively as possible. The deliberately cultivated plant form differs markedly from wild varieties and shows a significantly higher density of plant compounds. Especially gentle further processing, together with a specially adapted drying method, ensures the purity and high quality of this natural raw material.
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Note: Not a medicinal product. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Due to its natural salicylate content, not suitable for children under 12, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not use in combination with blood-thinning medication or in case of a known salicylate/aspirin allergy. If you have health concerns, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.
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12 June 2025 06:03
Alles bedrrnd
die Lieferung ging schnell und die Rinde war schön verpackt
14 March 2025 11:33
Natur-Schmerzmittel aus Baumrinde
Toller Kundenservice, blitzschnelle Lieferung & sehr gute Produktqualität. _x000D_
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Ich bin ein großer Fan von Weidenrinde, es ist das Aspirin der Natur . Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit der Qualität der Weidenrinde und konsumiere sie regelmäßig zusammen mit Lavendel & Orangenblüte sowie den Weihrauchkapselnp/-tropfen von Herbathek. Das lindert meine Arthrose, Gelenk- , Muskel- und Nackenschmerzen ungemein. Mir geht es sehr viel besser seit ich diese Produkte von Herbathek (auch Cassia-Zimt & Nelke) einnehme. Weidenrinde kann man als Tee regelmäßig trinken oder sich eine Tinktur ansetzen. Sie wirkt schmerzstillend und entzündungshemmend. Auch bei Kopfschmerzen, Rheuma, Erkältung, Verstopfung, Unterleibsschmerzen ein starker Helfer! Ich kann die Produkte von Herbathek wirklich uneingeschränkt empfehlen!
26 October 2024 13:31
Weiderinde zusammen mit Mädesüß super gegen Schmerzen
vielen Dank für Top Qualität
10 April 2023 09:40
Gute Qualität
Preis ist ok und schnell geliefert
29 March 2023 09:52
Bin mit der Qualität und Wirkung sehr zufrieden.
Bin sehr zufrieden.
28 March 2023 09:23
Bin sehr zufrieden
Wegen Schmerzen gekauft. Bin aber noch in der Testphase.
27 March 2023 20:08
Bestens!
Weidenrinde, zusammen mit Mädesüß, super gegen Schmerzen! Sehr zu empfehlen!
26 March 2023 15:12
Sehr schönes Sortiment
Schnelle Lieferung, die Ware ist einwandfrei,_x000D_
werde ich weiter empfehlen.
26 March 2023 09:19
Tolles Kraut, schnelle Lieferung
Hohe und frische Qualität, sowie schnelle Lieferung. Gerne wieder, danke.
1 March 2023 11:04
schnelle Lieferung; prima Ware
ich habe mehrmals Tees bestellt und bin immer sehr zufrieden
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