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Willow

Salix alba

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Bark and leaves

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritant. Astringent. Seboregulating. Antibacterial.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe and Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Antipyretic. Analgesic. Anti-inflammatory. Astringent.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Willow bark febrifuge properties have been known since the ancient Greece.

Provital products

Provital products