Willow tree bark is a fantastic herb for natural pain relief! Backaches, muscular soreness, headaches, arthritis…these are just some of the complaints willow can help you with. But, as with any herb, you need to know how to work with it safely and effectively.

Join me in this episode to find out how you can work with willow tree bark when inflammatory and musculoskeletal pain is bringing you (or a loved one) down.

I’m sharing a recipe for willow bark tea so you can easily have your own willow bark medicine right at your fingertips. (Don’t miss downloading your free, printable recipe card with all the details!) I’ll also show you a great way to apply this powerful tea topically… it’s wonderful for cooling and soothing itchy rashes like poison ivy, poison oak, and eczema!

After listening in, you’ll know:

► Why willow is safer than aspirin

► How to choose the willow you make medicine with

► Who should avoid taking willow bark

Show snippet:

“Willow is one of our most generous plants, offering us pain relief, digestive and skin support, baskets, and even a bit of shade to rest under.”


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-- TIMESTAMPS --

00:00 - Introduction to willow

02:50 - Willow tree bark for natural pain relief

06:44 - Willow tree bark energetics

07:52 - Willow tree bark for modulating inflammation in fevers, colds, and influenza

09:41 - Willow tree bark for the skin

11:58 - How to identify willow

13:41 - Safety considerations for willow tree bark

14:20 - How to make willow bark tea for natural pain relief

20:20 - Willow tidbit


-- DISCLAIMER --

The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.