Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  White Willow

Botanical Names

salix alba

Common Names

willow, wiedenrinde, white willow bark

Plant Description

White Willow is a medium sized, fast-growing, deciduous tree aptly named for its white color on the underside of its leaves. It is a flowering tree that grows primarily in the central and southern parts of Europe, but it is also found in North America and Central Asia.

Parts of White Willow Used in Dietary Supplements

The bark of the White Willow tree, harvested is early spring, is commonly used in herbal supplements.