White Willow
salix alba
Eastern Deciduous Forest, Tall Grass Prairie
Habitat: near bodies of water
Active chemical ingredient: salicin C13H18O7
Parts used: bark
Used for: pain relief
Preparations: tea made from bark, chew on bark
Sources: Willow Bark: Nature’s Aspirin. (n.d.). Retrieved September 5, 2015, from http://www.healthline.com/health/willow-bark-natures-aspirin
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