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Salix cinerea

Salix cinerea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Salix cinerea, scientifically known as Salix cinerea, is a resilient shrub frequently found in damp, marshy habitats. Often called Grey Willow, this medicinal plant has historically been utilized for its soothing properties. Its bark contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid, traditionally used to alleviate pain and inflammation.

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Native range
Europe
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Salix cinerea

Distribution

This plant, known as Salix cinerea, exhibits a widespread presence across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally throughout the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its distribution also extends to the northern territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, the species is well-established within the British Isles, specifically in Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations highlight its significant ecological footprint across the northern reaches of the continent.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Salix cinerea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Terpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Salix cinerea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Terpenoids

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Salix cinerea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Salix cinerea
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Salix cinerea has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include water extracts.

Preparations reported for Salix cinerea
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Water extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Water extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology