For years, white willows have been referred to as 'Nature's Aspirin,' due to the salicin found in willow bark. When consumed, the salicin acts as a painkiller, making it a great choice of tree for ...

Willow trees fall under the Salix genus and include over 400 species, with two of the most well-known medicinal species being the white willow (Salix alba) and the black willow (Salix nigra).