Willow (Salix spp.)

AromaHerbal Hydrosols: The Many Therapeutic Uses of Yarrow Flowers

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by Jeanne Rose, Aromatherapist

San Francisco, California

he ability of willow bark to alleviate pain and reduce fever has been known for at least two thousand years. Traditionally, the bark of the white willow tree was collected in the springtime and soaked in cold water to extract the strong bitter liquid for medicinal use.

By Jacob Liberman, O.D., Ph.D.

During the process of reading and reviewing Light: Medicine of de Future, I took the opportunity to read Deepak Chopra's Quantum Healing.

Chopra's presentation of the body-mind connection provides a context for examining the work of Jacob Liberman, O. D., Ph.D., who has pioneered the application of light and color to healing imbalances in the bodymind. Chopra states:

Presents an overview of a study which dealt with the effectiveness of willow bark extract for the treatment of back pain. Number of people studied; Methodology; Results.