Herbs

Willow is a plant that contains salicylic acid.

It helps relieve pain, especially in the musculoskeletal system, such as back pain.

There is no recommended daily dosage for willow.

Its leaves and bark contain tannin, salicin, salicortin, itein and calcium acetate.
It is considered to have antipyretic, antirheumatic, tonic and astringent, spasmolytic properties. It is also considered effective in the treatment of stones, gallstones, malaria and in the healing of wounds.

Precautions during use/interactions:

Do not take by people with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, kidney disease or liver disease.

Do not combine with aspirin or antithrombotic - anticoagulant drugs.

Avoid taking it as a supplement during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Willow herb is a small flowering plant with thin green lance-shaped leaves and a small pink or white four-petaled flower.

It is known for its healing properties, which it owes to its flowers and leaves.

To prepare it as an infusion, pour a teaspoon of dried herb into a cup of boiling water. Leave it for 10 minutes and strain.

It is consumed up to twice a day.

In the morning it is recommended to drink it on an empty stomach, while in the evening it is good to consume it before sleeping.

Witch hazel is a bushy plant, but it can also reach the dimensions of a normal tree, with particularly yellow or orange flowers and a fruit with white seeds.

The decoction of its leaves or bark has antiseptic, analgesic properties, stimulates the digestive system and can stop bleeding in the body.

It helps to hydrate the skin while it effectively treats hemorrhoids as well.

Wormwood or Artemisia takes its name from the goddess Artemis.

It is one of the most well-known medicinal plants, even Hippocrates used it.

To prepare Wormwood as an infusion, pour 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb into a cup of boiling water and leave for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink up to three times a day. The infusion is bitter and if necessary, add honey.

Externally, it can be used in compresses and washes.