Salixin

Salixin Willow Bark Pain & Fever Relief Supplement

Each tablet contains:

Willow Bark (Salix alba and Salix tetrasperma) Extract 300mg

Pharmacological Action

Willow bark contains phenolic glycosides, mainly salicortin and salicin. These compounds are hydrolysed and converted to salicylic acid, which reduces prostaglandin levels in inflamed tissues through inhibition of COX-2 pathways. Willow bark is traditionally used for anti-inflammatory and analgesic support.

Unlike synthetic aspirin, salicin does not contain an acetyl group and is not associated with the same platelet-aggregation effect. Salicin may also be gentler on the stomach than aspirin.

Indications

• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Joint pain and arthritis
• Common cold
• Fever

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and above: one tablet two times daily after meal, for up to 8 weeks.

Contraindications

• Pregnancy and lactation
• Children under 12 years
• Aspirin-sensitive patients
• Children with dengue fever
• G6PD deficiency
• Asthmatic patients

Natural Salicin Compared with Synthetic Aspirin

Quantity Supplied

10 tablets per blister, three blisters per box.