The Black Willow, the North American counterpart to the originally examined European White Willow, maintains the ability to function against the same, if not a wider variety of ailments. Due to its versatility,
Salix nigra has become a prime candidate for cosmetic and personal care applications. Willow bark extract has solidified itself as one of the principal herbal remedies to treat pain and act as an anti-inflammatory
analgesic agent. Within the Cosmetics Industry, willow bark extracts are employed as a natural source of salicylic acid. As reported at the Society of Investigative Dermatology, Willow Bark Extract provides the benefits of salicylic acid such as exfoliation, and anti-microbial action, without any of the typically associated irritation from the active alone.