White Willow Bark Extract

Introduction of White Willow Bark Extract ：

Salicin is an organic substance with chemical formula c13h18o7. It is colorless crystal or white powder. It is soluble in water, soluble in boiling water, insoluble in ethanol (1:90), insoluble in ether or chloroform, but soluble in alkali solution, pyridine or glacial acetic acid. It has hygroscopic properties. It widely exists in the bark and leaves of many willow and poplar plants. For example, the water content of Salix bark can reach 30%.

Salicin extract is white willow bark extract pure natural active substances.Salicin has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and so on. Furthermore it has local anesthetic effects of this plant extract, along with Salicin.

Specification of White Willow Bark Extract

Benefits of White Willow Bark Extract:

1. Antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic;
2. Lose weight;
3. Reducing swelling,dispelling wind-evil,increasing urine.

4. Treat fever, cold and infection
As “natural aspirin”, salicin is used to treat mild fevers, colds, infections (influenza), acute and chronic rheumatic malaise, headaches and pain due to inflammation. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), a synthetic substitute for salicin, has potentially dangerous gastrointestinal side effects. In its natural form, salicin passes harmlessly through the gastrointestinal system and is converted to salicylic acid in the blood and liver. The conversion process takes several hours, so the results are not immediately felt by the body, but the general effect lasts for several hours.
5. Relieves arthritis pain and low back pain
Salicin is believed to be the source of white willow bark’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving abilities. The pain-relieving powers of white willow bark are generally slower to take effect but last longer than regular aspirin products. A test found that a herbal compound product containing 100ng of salicin can effectively improve the pain relief ability of arthritis patients after being taken continuously for two months. Another trial found that daily intake of 1360 mg of white willow bark extract (containing 240 mg of salicin) for two weeks was more effective in treating joint pain and/or arthritis. Using high doses of white willow bark extract may also help with low back pain. A four-week trial found that white willow bark extract containing 240 mg of salicin was effective in reducing the exacerbation of low back pain.

6. Relieves menstrual cramps

Typically, menstrual cramps are often the result of inflammation of the uterine lining and contractions triggered by prostaglandins. Willow bark is thought to regulate prostaglandin production and reduce inflammation, which not only helps relieve cramping but also PMS symptoms. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, professional herbalists recommend willow bark for menstrual cramps, although there are no scientific studies showing it works.

White Willow Bark Extract used in Cosmetic

White willow bark extract, the main active ingredient is salicin (Salicin). Salicin has aspirin-like properties and is a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient traditionally used to heal wounds and relieve muscle pain. Studies have found that salicin is an oxidase (NADH oxidase) inhibitor, has anti-wrinkle, increases skin gloss and elasticity, reduces pigmentation, increases skin moisture, etc. Skin care for acne.

Application of White Willow Bark Extract

1. Applied in cosmetics, it can inhibit conch and relieve swelling and pain.
2. Applied in the pharmaceutical field, mainly for the treatment of fever, cold and infection.
3. Applied to feed additives, mainly used as feed additives to reduce inflammation and promote digestion.