The herb white willow Salix alba , also known as willow bark, is used to treat pain and fever. White willow contains a substance salicine that is converted by the body into a salicylate similar to the blood-thinner aspirin. Over the last twenty years, yet another use for aspirin has emerged connected with the discovery of its anti-thrombotic action.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | January 1, 2013 |
Published in Issue | Year 2013 Volume: 3 Issue: 1 |