Good source of vitamin C and A. Willow herb is antispasmodic, astringent, demulcent, emollient, laxative and a tonic. A tea made from the leaves and roots is a folk remedy for gastro-intestinal and bronchial complaints. In Germany and Austria the plant is used to treat prostate problems.
Willow leaves can also be harvested for medicine in spring through summer and dried in baskets or paper bags. For tea, use 1 heaping tablespoon per cup of hot water and steep 15 minutes. Drink 3-6 cups a day. For a pain-relieving bath, try several large handfuls of dried willow leaf in a pot of boiled water.
