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Salix nipponica Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Salix nipponica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. subfragilis. Anderss. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Salix nipponica Family: Salicaceae Author: Franch.&Savat. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: Mature Width: Habitat: Wet lowlands all over Japan[58].
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].
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