White Willow Bark Decoction

Name: White Willow Bark Decoction
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 tsp White Willow Bark; 1.5 cup water

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

A traditional decoction of white willow bark, historically used much the way aspirin is used today.

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An herb with a genuine, well-known caution profile — worth reading the notes below before use, the same way you would an aspirin label.

Difficulty: Easy Prep: 5 min Cook: 10-15 min simmer Yield: 1 cup

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