Salix matsudana vs Salix caprea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Salix matsudana

Analgesic

Analgesic

Salix matsudana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salix caprea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Chinese ornamental willow with salicin-containing bark used in TCM for pain, fever, and rheumatic conditions.

A European willow with salicin-rich bark used for pain, fever, and inflammatory conditions.

Active Compounds

salicin, flavonoids, tannins

salicin, salicortin, catechins, tannins

Traditional Uses

Pain relief, Fever reduction, Rheumatism treatment

Pain relief, Fever reduction, Anti-inflammatory use

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory activity, Analgesic use

Analgesic activity, Anti-inflammatory research, Antipyretic use

Adult Dosage

2-3g bark as tea

1-3g dried bark as tea

Contraindications

Aspirin sensitivity, Pregnancy caution

Aspirin sensitivity, Pregnancy caution, Children (Reye syndrome risk)

Side Effects

GI irritation

GI irritation, Salicylate sensitivity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E