What are the traditional uses of Salix alba?

Salix alba has 24 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Salix alba?

Salix alba contains 100 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Salix alba have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 47 potential herb-drug interactions for Salix alba. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Salix alba

White Willow

Family: Salicaceae • Genus: Salix • Region: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China (Gansu Sheng, Croatia, Czech Republic, France (incl. Corsica), Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal AFRICA: Algeria (north), Qinghai Sheng, Romania, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Russian Federation (European part), Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia), Serbia, Sicily), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Syria, TEMPERATE ASIA: Cyprus, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine (incl. Krym), United States, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, Xizang Zizhiqu) EUROPE: Austria

Summary: Salix alba (White Willow) is a plant in the Salicaceae family. Verdica documents 24 traditional uses, 100 phytochemical compounds, and 47 herb-drug interactions for this species.

Traditional Uses

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Phytochemicals

Herb-Drug Interactions

Edibility Records

Pet Toxicity Records

About Salix alba

Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded, Upright or erect.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	High — needs consistently wet conditions
Soil	Moist, alkaline
Hardiness Zone	USDA 2-8

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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