#treesthatheal — Public Fediverse posts

Two-year-old sprouting willow stems on a pollarded willow, planted as an ornamental, so maybe violet willow (Salix daphnoides) or purple willow (Salix purpurea). This darker-coloured bark will be rich in salicin, giving us anti-inflammatory salicylic acid when ingested. But incredibly bitter tasting! This is one of a group of willows being pollarded on a four-year cycle so there is always plenty of fresh bark as a #herbalharvest. Stay safe, if you suffer with chronic arthritis or joint pain don't try it yourself without finding a local medical herbalist or clinical herbal practitioner to advise on herbs alongside orthodox medication - they will do a full consultation and advise on safe use. Professional bodies include the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy (https://thecpp.uk). #herbalmedicine #pollarding #medicinalplants #treesthatheal #permaculture