[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.

Happy Hearths Warming!!! Present #2!!

We are BACK baby! The Cantering Cook is back and it will be a monthly show now. Please welcome my Co-Host, Lisa Sample.

Lisa is a chef graduate from a prestigious school, The Culinary Institute of America, and will be bringing in a lot of knowledge to our shows. I hope you enjoy learning about things as much as I do! And her OC is a GRYPHON! This is gonna be so much fun!

Still messing around with the style and format of the show, it will probably be shorter in the future. I also have a second camera.

Give us suggestions in the comments, maybe we will make your recipes!

Music by the always awesome Mandopony!

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

4 Tablespoons butter (for lubing of baking pans)
1 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon of salt (Koser, please!)
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon Allspice
1/4 Teaspoon Cloves
1 1/2 cups Sugar (less refined the better)
1 cup Pumpkin (Processed or canned)
2 eggs

1) Mix all dry goods as well as Pumpkin in a large mixing bowl. Fold with a spatula, do not over mix!

2) Add eggs and fold in with spatula, mix until just brought together.

3) Butter bread tins with thick coating and pour mixture into pans. fill until just above half way.

4) Place in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. If toothpick comes out dry, you are done baking!

5) Let breads rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then pop out of the trays. ENJOY!

Pumpkin Syrup Recipe

1) Take all left over juices from pumpkin roasting and liquid squeezed out of your pumpkin puree and place it into a medium sized sauce pan and place in a cinnamon stick

2) Boil the liquid at a medium simmer until it reduces by 1/2 volume.

3) Remove cinnamon stick and add ground clove, ground ginger and brown sugar to taste. You will have to play with the measurements here. Start with a little and add as you go.

4) Take 1/4 cup of Tapioca Starch and add to a cup of water and mix together. Slowly add the Tapioca water to the pan and watch the syrup thicken. When you get the consistency you wish, stop!

5) Turn off the heat and chill mixture. Transfer to a squeeze bottle and refrigerate until use. you can warm it up in the microwave, or in a pan of hot water.

Pumpkin Seeds!

1) Remove all pumpkin seeds from stringy mess you pulled out of your pumpkin. Rinse!

2) Put seeds on a paper plate and let them fully dry for at least 24 hours.

3) Coat seeds with a light oil and arrange on a cookie sheet. dust lightly with kosher salt.

4) Place in 375 degree oven for 5 to 10 minutes. watch them carefully! As soon as they turn golden brown and delicious, remove and let cool! ENJOY!

I have always hated having to purchase cloning gel or powders every time I wanted to clone. This time I decided to try a different method using the weeping willow tree branches as a source of root stimulant.