Aegiphila integrifolia vs Salix Fragilis Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Aegiphila integrifolia

Analgesic

Salix fragilis

Analgesic

Aegiphila integrifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salix Fragilis Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical South American shrub used by indigenous peoples for pain, fever, and as fish poison.

Brittle-branched willow of European waterways with high salicin content used similarly to white willow for pain and fever.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, terpenoids

salicin, saligenin, fragilin, tannins

Traditional Uses

Pain relief in South American indigenous medicine, Fever treatment, Fish stunning

pain relief in European folk medicine, fever treatment, anti-inflammatory remedy

Modern Uses

Analgesic effects, Antipyretic

analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10 g leaf decoction

2-4g dried bark as tea or 3-5ml tincture

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Limited safety data

aspirin allergy, anticoagulants, children with viral illness

Side Effects

None well documented

GI upset, salicylate effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E