WHITE WILLOW – Cheval joint flexibility – Pure plant

White willow is a natural source of salicylate derivatives, known for their soothing properties. It is recommended for joint stiffness, particularly in older horses. Pure dehydrated plant. Quality analysis certified by an independent laboratory 1kg bucket WHITE WILLOW – Salix alba. Family of Salicaceae The White Willow, is a tree of the Salicaceae family. This tree, common in humid areas throughout Europe and temperate regions, is often cultivated for the production of willow. Willow branches provide the wicker. Deciduous leaves, measuring 5 to 12 cm long, very narrow and presenting a silvery side, the bark of branches aged 2 to 3 years is harvested for medicinal use. Main components of the plant: Salicylates (1.5 to 11%), flavone and glycoside derivatives of the salicoside group, salicortin, fragilin, populin, salireposide, tremulacin. Phenolic compounds: triandrin, vimalin and aromatic derivatives, saligenin syringic aldehyde, salicylic acid, para-hydroxybenzoic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid. Flavonoids: glycosides of quercetol, luteolin, eriodictyol, naringenin, ampelopsin and isosalipurpuroside. Tannins: dimeric and trimer proanthocyanidols (8 to 20%) White willow source of salicylate derivatives with soothing properties: White willow is recommended in cases of sensitivity or joint stiffness. It can also be used in stressed or nervous horses. ESC Laboratoire is a pioneering company in equine herbal medicine. We specialize in the selection and use of active plant ingredients applied to equine comfort care and offer the widest range of natural products for horses on the market.