Salix cinerea Common sallow (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Salix cinerea
Common sallow
Deciduous shrub
(1 Page of 5)

The Salix cinerea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common sallow.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Salix cinerea
Common Name:  Common sallow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Fens etc in E. England, it is often dominant in carr. Occasionally found in damp woods in other areas of England[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]. The bark of this species is used interchangeably with S. alba. It is taken internally in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, gout, inflammatory stages of auto-immune diseases, diarrhoea, dysentery, feverish illnesses, neuralgia and headache[238]. The bark is removed during the summer and dried for later use[238]. The leaves are used internally in the treatment of minor feverish illnesses and colic[238]. The leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season and are used fresh or dried[238].

For further Salix cinerea gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future