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- The bark of the willow tree is the source of one of our most potent drugs, acetylsalicylic acid, known as aspirin. Natives used several varieties of the willow; they wove baskets with willow, used willow for pain and reducing fever; the gray willow (S. exigua) was called "Kosi tsube" by the Paiutes and the Shoshones. They used willow twigs with salt, steeped and drank for laxative. - Willow was one of the first herbs to be scientifically investigated. In the 19th century, the French chemist, Ler
Extra Strength White Willow Bark (PE 15% Salicin) - Salve Ointment (2 oz, ZIN: 514283)
