White Willow Bark Extract
Product specification
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White Willow Bark Extract Technical Data Sheet |
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Sense Index |
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Appearance |
Light yellow to white powder |
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
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Physical-chemical Index |
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Salicin (HPLC) |
15%-98% |
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Particle Size |
98% pass 80 mesh |
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Loss on drying |
5% Max |
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Ash |
5% Max |
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Heavy metals |
10ppm Max |
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Lead |
2ppm Max |
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Arsenic |
2ppm Max |
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Mercury |
1ppm Max |
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Cadmium |
1ppm Max |
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Hygienic Index |
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Total plate count |
1,000cfu/g Max |
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Mold & yeast |
100cfu/g Max |
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Enterobacteriae |
10cfu/g Max |
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E.Coli |
Absent in 10g |
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Salmonella |
Absent in 25g |
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Statements: Non-Irradiated, Non-GMO |
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Packaging: 1kg/aluminium foil bag, 25kg/drum (37*37*50cm). |
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Shelf Life: 24 months stored in original packaging away from the light, and under the optimal temperature 10~25℃. |
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Introduction to White Willow Bark Extract
White Willow Bark Extract is a natural active ingredient derived from the bark of the white willow tree (Salix alba), belonging to the Salicaceae family. It is primarily prepared through water or alcohol extraction processes. Its core active component is salicin, typically standardized to 15%-25% content, which can be metabolized in the body to salicylic acid, producing pharmacological effects similar to aspirin. White willow bark has been used for over two thousand years in European and American traditional medicine to relieve pain and fever, with its usage documented by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. The modern extract is a yellowish-brown powder that retains various synergistic flavonoids and polyphenols, making it a classic plant-derived anti-inflammatory and analgesic raw material.
Efficacy of White Willow Bark Extract
The core efficacy of White Willow Bark Extract lies in its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Its active ingredient, salicin, is converted to salicylic acid in the body, inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) activity and reducing the synthesis of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins. This effectively alleviates mild to moderate pain, including headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, and toothaches. Its anti-inflammatory effects help reduce joint swelling and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, while its antipyretic properties can relieve fever associated with colds. Compared to traditional aspirin, it acts more gently, causes less gastrointestinal irritation, and has a slower onset but longer-lasting effects.
Application Fields of White Willow Bark Extract
White Willow Bark Extract is primarily used in health products aimed at relieving pain and inflammation, commonly found in joint health, muscle support, and menstrual discomfort formulations. It serves as a natural soothing ingredient in functional foods and herbal tea beverages. In the pharmaceutical field, it is used to produce botanical analgesic and antipyretic preparations. The cosmetics industry incorporates it into shampoos and body lotions designed to soothe the scalp and reduce inflammation and itching. In pet healthcare, it is used to alleviate joint pain in older dogs. Due to its gentle nature, it is often combined with ingredients like curcumin and boswellia extract for comprehensive. In recent years, its application in post-exercise recovery products has also been increasing.