Willow Bark Extract and Aspirin have many health benefits (Vitamin D might be better) - Dec 2023

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The Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Effects of Willow Bark Extract - Mercola

• Willow bark is perhaps most widely known as aspirin’s forerunner, but it appears to have powerful antiviral effects as well
• Willow bark extract has broad-spectrum, antiviral effects against coronaviruses and enteroviruses
• Willow bark is effective against both enveloped and nonenveloped viruses, causing the viruses to cluster together rather than spread apart
• In a study, willow bark broke down the enveloped coronaviruses, while the nonenveloped enteroviruses were “locked down,” meaning their genome wasn’t released and they couldn’t reproduce
• Willow bark extract is often used as a remedy for pain and inflammation, including that related to
  • low back pain, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis and headaches

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• "While I cannot prove it, I suspect aspirin has been (and still is) the target of a discrediting campaign because it competes with newer, far more expensive blood thinners and pain relievers."
• "I’m convinced of the prophylactic value of aspirin, and I take 325 mg per day. I find its prometabolic, antilipolytic, anti-inflammatory, anticortisol and anti-estrogen effects very appealing, and its safety is well-established."
• "Aspirin also plays a role in mitochondria function25 and also has other health benefits. Importantly, it helps increase the oxidation of glucose as fuel for your body while inhibiting the oxidation of fatty acids, specifically linoleic acid."
• "The variety I use is not a tablet but, rather, is 99% pure USP aspirin. if you do decide to use aspirin, be sure to avoid coated extended-release varieties due to the additives they contain. Immediate-release aspirin is the preferred version."

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12+ VitaminDWiki pages having ASPIRIN in the title

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VitaminDWiki - 6 studies in both Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pain

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VitaminDWiki – Pain - chronic category contains:

169 items in category Chronic pain

See also

• Overview Pain and Vitamin D
• Percentage of people with pain increased 25 percent in 18 years – Jan 2019
• Pain not reduced by 60,000 IU monthly vitamin D (need 50,000 IU weekly) – RCT Aug 2023
• Overview Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue and vitamin D
• Overview Rheumatoid Arthritis and vitamin D
• Shingles and vitamin D
• Shin splints decrease with vitamin D
• Migraine and Vitamin D
• Headache category 82 items
• "musculoskeletal pain" 490 items as of Aug 2023
• "chronic fatigue" 240 items have it in title or abstract as of Dec 2024
• Category Back Pain 44 items
• 7 pain studies in VitaminDWiki with KNEE in the title as of Aug 2023 (see below)
• Opioid OR Opiate OR Morphine in the title 14 pages as of Dec 2024

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Which health problems does willowbark or aspirin help with (Asked Chat-GPT Dec 2023)

Willow bark and aspirin are known for their pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. Here are some health problems they are commonly used for:

1. Pain Relief: Both willow bark and aspirin are effective in alleviating various forms of pain, including headaches, back pain, and other forms of muscle or joint pain.
2. Inflammation Reduction: They are used to reduce inflammation associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Fever Reduction: Aspirin is often used to reduce fever, a common symptom in various illnesses.
4. Heart Health: Low doses of aspirin are sometimes recommended for certain individuals to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, due to its blood-thinning properties.
5. Menstrual Cramps: They can help alleviate menstrual cramps and discomfort.

It's important to note that while willow bark contains salicin, which is similar to the active ingredient in aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), they are not identical and can have different effects and side effects. Aspirin is a synthetic derivative with more standardized dosing and effects. People with allergies to aspirin should avoid willow bark. Also, both substances can interact with other medications and are not suitable for everyone, including children and individuals with certain medical conditions. Consulting with a healthcare provider before using them for medicinal purposes is advisable.

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Willowbark forms: liquid, pills, tea, cream, etc

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