Aspirin Substitute – Natural Remedies

A substitute for aspirin may be as close as in your own neighborhood, and that is bark from the Willow tree. The reason that this works is because the bark has most of the same components in it as aspirin. Willow tree bark has been used for centuries to reduce pain and inflammation. However, it will not reduce a fever.

***WARNING*** If you have any medical condition(s). especially an allergy to salicin, or take medication of any kind  (legal kind or otherwise), please consult with your doctor first. There have been some known interaction between some medications that has resulted in serious side effects. Also children under the age of 16 should not use Willow bark because of the danger of them developing Reye syndrome. And of course, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding you shouldn't use Willow bark.

You can buy the bark from a health food store or online. The kind of willow tree bark that is sold most often in the United States is usually a combination of white and purple Willow although any bark from any Willow tree can be used. If you do harvest your own Willow bark, please be kind and take the bark from a small branch. If you must take the bark from the trunk, go vertical with your cut and not horizontal. Girdling a tree can kill it.

To make Willow bark tea, boil 1-2 teaspoons of the dried bark in 8 ounces of water and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes. Let the tea steep for ½ hour more. Drink 3-4 times daily.

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Disclaimer: (Legal stuff my lawyer said I should include in this section of my blog.) I am not a doctor or a member of the medical community. The content of this post is solely from my own personal research and use and the information provided here has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is intended for educational purposes only and not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Be sure to consult with a medical professional regarding the treatment of any condition or medical symptom you may experience.