MediHerb Willow Bark is a single-herb formula traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve mild pain, mild rheumatic aches, symptoms of mild arthritis and mild osteoarthritis, headaches, mild fever and common cold or flu symptoms.

Willow Bark is not a broad joint formula with nutrients like glucosamine, turmeric or fish oil. It contains Salix purpurea bark extract as the key herb, standardised to salicin, and is traditionally used for mild pain and inflammatory symptoms.

Salicin is a naturally occurring compound found in willow bark. MediHerb Willow Bark is standardised to contain 60 mg of salicin per tablet, giving the product a consistent herbal marker compound.

Willow Bark is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve symptoms of headaches. If headaches are severe, sudden, recurring, worsening or linked with vision changes, weakness, fever or neck stiffness, seek medical advice.

Willow Bark is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help decrease mild rheumatic aches and pains and symptoms of mild arthritis and mild osteoarthritis. It is not a substitute for medical care for diagnosed joint disease or severe pain.

Willow Bark is traditionally used to help decrease symptoms of common colds and flu and relieve mild fever. If fever is high, persistent, worsening or associated with breathing difficulty, dehydration, rash or severe symptoms, seek medical advice.

Adults are generally directed to take 1–2 tablets twice daily, or as advised by a healthcare professional. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Willow Bark should not be used by people with allergy or sensitivity to salicylates. It is also contraindicated in people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, also known as G6PD deficiency.

Yes. Caution is advised for people taking warfarin or other blood-thinning medicines. If you take regular medication, have a bleeding disorder, are pregnant, or are unsure whether Willow Bark is suitable, speak with a healthcare professional before use.

Use with caution during pregnancy. Willow Bark should not be used in children under 5 years of age and should be discontinued 7 days before general anaesthesia. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, seek professional advice.