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White Willow Bark / Salicin

Salix alba

Anti-inflammatorymoderate evidence

Salicin from White Willow Bark is the natural precursor to aspirin and has comparable anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Aspirin has extensive epidemiological evidence for cancer prevention (especially colon cancer), and willow bark provides a gentler, slower-acting natural alternative. Regular use may reduce colon polyp formation and cancer recurrence risk.

Medicinal Properties

Anti-inflammatoryAnalgesicAnti-tumourAntipyreticCox-2 inhibitor

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Cancer Types Studied

ColonBreastPancreatic

Recommended Dosage

120–240 mg salicin extract daily.

Preparations

Willow Bark Extract

120–240 mg standardised willow bark extract (standardised to salicin content) daily.

NIH / PubMed Research

PMID 15623470Salicylates and cancer prevention — willow bark review

Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.

Cautions & Interactions

Avoid with aspirin, NSAIDs, and blood thinners — synergistic anticoagulant effect
Avoid in aspirin-sensitive individuals
Do not give to children under 16 (Reye's syndrome risk, same as aspirin)
Avoid in stomach ulcers