Willow Bark 60t

$99.95 AUD

Description

Description:

Willow Bark has been used traditionally in Western herbal medicine as an analgesic to relieve pain and to decrease symptoms of mild arthritis and mild osteoarthritis.

Indications

Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine:

  • as an analgesic to relieve pain and for its anti-inflammatory properties
  • to decrease mild rheumatic aches and pains and symptoms of mild arthritis and mild osteoarthritis
  • to relieve symptoms of headaches
  • to decrease symptoms of common colds and flu and relieve mild fever

Dose:

  • Adults: 1 - 2 tablets twice daily

Ingredients

Ingredient Type of Extract DHE (Derived Herb Equivalent) Extract Amount Active Constituent
Salix purpurea (Willow) Extract 400 mg 8.0 g Salicin (standardised to 60 mg)

Allergen Information

No Added: Gluten, soya bean, milk, lactose, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacea, corn, egg, sesame seeds, artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours.

Excipients:

  • Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate
  • croscarmellose sodium hypromellose
  • magnesium stearate
  • microcrystalline cellulose

Warnings:

  • Willow Bark is contraindicated in those with allergy or sensitivity to salicylates and is also contraindicated in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-deficient patients (in this condition salicylic acid causes haemolytic anaemia)
  • Use with caution during pregnancy
  • Caution is advised in patients taking warfarin
  • Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia
  • Not to be used in children under 5 years
  • If patient symptoms persist, seek additional professional advice