Aspen

A willow relative whose salicin-rich bark served the same traditional role as willow for aches and fevers.

Benefits

Traditional willow-like bark tea
salicin-bearing bark used for comfort

Key compounds

Salicinpopulintannins

May help with

Minor aches
feverish discomfort

Best for these goals

Traditional comfortoccasional relief tea

How to use it

Inner bark dried and simmered as a bitter decoction

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Contains salicylates (aspirin-like) — AVOID if aspirin-sensitive, on blood thinners, or pregnant. Bitter; not a food.

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