Names
Shoshone:
English: Willow “Yellow Willow”
Scientific: Salix sp.
Zone
Montane
Harvest Time
- Spring Time for medicine
- “when willows are waking up for baskets when willows go to sleep – in spring collect young stem-strips of bark, dry for future analgesic use”
- Fall for baskets
- Analgesic use
Primary Uses
- #1 common cold and sore throat
- Topical bandage
Secondary Uses
- Cordage (Strong fibers)
Cautions
- Modern use: do not use with blood thinners such as coumarin
Active Principle(s)
- Salicin
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Notes
Medicinal Uses
- Willow bandage
- Add arnica/goldenrool pollen
- Inner bark
- Anti-inflammation, arthritis, fever reducer, headache, hemorrhoids, pain (used like aspirin), pneumonia, toothache, sore throat
Other Uses
- Making baskets
- The original source of salicylic acid (aspirin)
Process Preparation
- Willow Bandage: Add arnica/golden root pollen