Salix caprea Goat willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix caprea
Goat willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix caprea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Goat willow.

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Latin Name:  Salix caprea
Common Name:  Goat willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Woods, scrub and hedges, usually on basic soils, to 840 metres[17].

Medicinal Information: The fresh bark of all members of this genus contains salicin[226], which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body[213]. This is used as an anodyne and febrifuge[226]. A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of fevers[240]. A distilled water from the flowers is aphrodisiac, cordial and stimulant[240]. It is used externally in the treatment of headaches and ophthalmia[240]. The ashes of the wood are useful in the treatment of haemoptysis[240]. The stems and the leaves are astringent[240]. A gum and the juice of the trees are used to increase visual powers[240].

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