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Willow Bark

47licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Capsule, soft, Tablet +2

Health Canada Monographs

1
WILLOW BARK
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • Used in Herbal Medicine for short-term relief of lower back pain
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve minor joint pain (due to osteoarthritis)
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve fever associated with the common cold
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to relieve headache

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older3–9 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older45–240 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have asthma or peptic ulcer disease (EMA 2017).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners or products containing salicylates (e.g., acetylsalicylic acid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) (EMA 2017).
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004; ESCOP 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
contraindicationDo not use if you are allergic to salicylates (EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004, ESCOP 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances (EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004; ESCOP 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000)

Alternative Names

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Willow Bark(common)Willow Bark

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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200 mg15 licensed products
150 mg9 licensed products
300 mg8 licensed products
500 milligrams5 licensed products
10 mg4 licensed products
48.3 mg/ml4 licensed products
102 mg3 licensed products
300 milligrams3 licensed products
10 milligrams2 licensed products
70 mg2 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Willow barkShared monographWILLOW BARKCovers this ingredient

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