Willow

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The term Willow has Celtic origins and it means "near the water". The Willow both symbolically and naturally is linked to water. For the Celts in particular, and for other peoples in general, the Willow was considered a female goddess, and its worship, linked to lunar cycles and fertility, always held great importance throughout the centuries. It is a multi-use plant: for weaving panniers and baskets, as twine for woodpiles, we even find it in the salicylic acid of aspirin. Ideal for resourceful women!

Features

Scientific name: Salix alba
Common name: White Willow

Surprisingly, it is part of the Salicaceae family. In Central Europe it is one of the most widespread species. It grows in floodplain and riparian forests. On meadows and stream banks you can see capped, thick-trunked specimens that provide precious habitat for insects and birds. Its leaves are narrow and elongated, the underside of which is covered with silky down.

Fun facts

Willow both symbolically and naturally is strongly related to water. For the Celts in particular, and for other peoples in general, the Willow was considered a female goddess, and its worship, linked to lunar cycles and fertility, always held great importance throughout the centuries.

Properties and Uses

White willow has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties due to its salicin content. When ingested, it is converted to salicylic acid.