[Latin Name] Salix alba L.

[Plant Source] from China

[Specifications] Salicin 15-98%

[Appearance] Yellow Brown to White powder

Plant Part Used: Bark

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

Brief Introduction

Salicin is a naturally occurring compound found in the bark of several species of trees, primarily North American in origin, that are from the willow, poplar, and aspen families. White willow, from whose Latin name, Salix alba, the term salicin is derived, is the most well known source of this compound, but it is found in a number of other trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants as well being synthesized commercially. It is a member of the glucoside family of chemicals and is used as an analgesic and antipyretic. Salicin is used as a precursor for the synthesis of salicylic acid and acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin.

A colorless, crystalline solid in its pure form, salicin has the chemical formula C13H18O7. Part of its chemical structure is equivalent to the sugar glucose, meaning it is classified as a glucoside. It is soluble, but not strongly so, in water and alcolhol. Salicin has a bitter taste and is a natural analgesic and antipyretic, or fever reducer. In large quantities, it can be toxic, and overdoses may lead to liver and kidney damage. In its raw form, it may be mildly irritating to skin, respiratory organs, and eyes.

Function

1. Salicin is used to ease pain and reduce inflammation.

2. Relieve acute and chronic pain, including headache, back and neck pain, muscle aches, and menstrual cramps; Control arthritis discomforts.

3. Relieve acute and chronic pain.

4. It has the same effect on the body as aspirin without any of the side effects.

5. It is an anti-inflammatory, a fever reducer, an analgesic, an anti-rheumatic, and an astringent. Specifically, it helps to relieve headaches.

Application

1.Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic,

2.Reduce a fever,

3.Use as an analgesic and astringent,

4.Relieve headache,

5.Ease pain caused by rheumatism, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Make this creamy luxurious soup that’s entirely plant-based with nourishing miso and squash.

INGREDIENTS:

1 large red onion, chopped or julienned
generous pour of olive oil (about 4-5 tablespoons)
1/2 kabocha (pumpkin) squash, peeled and chopped
1 large butternut squash (or 2 small ones), peeled and chopped
splash of sherry (optional as you sauté the onion)
1 1/2 quarts veggie broth
1 cup raw cashews, unsalted
1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds, unsalted
pinch of sea salt
2 heaping spoonfuls white miso paste
pinch of turmeric powder, to season
pinch of cayenne or spice blend, to taste
toasted pumpkin seeds, garnish

DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot, saute the red onion in a generous amount of olive oil on low heat.

Allow the onion to simmer in its juices until it turns translucent, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir occasionally, until the onion has browned and sticks to the bottom of the pot. You can splash in some sherry at this point (optional).

Pour in the veggie broth. Add the squash and simmer on medium heat, about 20 minutes, until the squash is soft.

Once the squash is soft, turn off the flame and add in the cashews and sunflower seeds. Allow the cashews to soften in the hot broth for a few minutes until ready for blending.

Scoop out two heaping tablespoons of miso paste and put it in a Pyrex measuring cup to mix with a little broth. Ladle a little bit of the broth (without any cashews or squash pieces) and pour it into the measuring cup with the miso paste. Stir miso paste until smooth.

Pour the miso paste mixture into the pot and stir.

Season and blend the soup. Blend the soup in batches using a high speed blender. Pour the blended soup into a separate pot until all of the soup is blended smoothly.

Place the pureed soup back on the stove top and turn on the flame to low simmer. — Do not boil this soup because the miso will lose its nutritious probiotics. Miso is a fermented food. Here we are treating it as a seasoning, however, what also makes this soup nourishing is the healing properties of miso.

Only bring the soup to simmer as you season it with turmeric, sea salt, black pepper and a pinch of cayenne if you’d like a little heat. Serve with toasted pumpkin seeds as garnish and some crusty bread or nutrient-dense flax crackers spread with vegan butter. This soup makes quite a luscious meal on a cold night.

To save the remaining soup, pour into a container and save in the fridge for 3-4 days— you can freeze this for later as well. Reheat gently on the stove, bringing the heat just to simmer.

Bon appetit!

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