Other Names : Populus tremula, Common Aspen, Eurasian Aspen
==Health Benefits and Uses of Aspen Bark==
Also known as "Nature's Aspirin", is a bark that is harvested from the Aspen Tree. It can be used as a natural alternative to aspirin because it contains Salicin.
*Pain Reliever
*Fever Reducer
*Effective in treating bladder infections
*Soothes stomach irritation
* In traditional Chinese medicine, Aspen bark is considered helpful for arthritic pain management.
* Additionally, aspen Aspen bark is used as a mild diuretic and is thought useful for treating urinary tract infections.
* As a tonic herb, it has been used to combat intermittent fevers, and is also thought to help restore impaired digestion, relieve chronic diarrhea, and restore kidney function.
*Uses in Skin care and Cosmetics
**Leaves skin feeling smooth
**Softens skin
**Soothes irritated skin
**It is a natural preservative eliminating the need for harsh synthetic chemical preservatives
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