Willow

Salix(?)

Other names: Willow

Georgian

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Safety information

Toxicity: Salicylate-bearing — same cautions as aspirin (GI irritation, bleeding).

Contraindications: Salicylate/aspirin allergy; children with viral fever (Reye's syndrome risk); peptic ulcer; bleeding disorders; pregnancy (late).

Interactions: Anticoagulants, other NSAIDs.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Pregnancy (late) contraindicated.

Evidence level

Historical

Found in historical texts; limited or no modern study. Folk and historical sources have not been validated by clinical research.

Preparations

crushed-leaf water / bark decoction · leaf/bark

Part used: leaf/bark

Traditional use: residual malaria effects (enlarged spleen/liver), fevers, red wind (erysipelas-type skin), swellings(Folk and historical sources have not been validated by clinical research.)

Proposed mechanism: salicin (precursor of aspirin)

Evidence:Historical

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Associated conditions

Erysipelas-type skin Fever Malaria Inflammation (general)

Healing traditions

Georgian

Sources (2)

MK (commentary §ტირიფი)
KH lexicon (Salix)

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