Aspen Bark
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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 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