Salix cinerea
Salix cinerea, commonly known as grey willow, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to much of Europe and Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its bark contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid. This compound provides natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, forming the historical foundation for modern aspirin production.
- Scientific name: Salix cinerea
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salix cinerea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salix cinerea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |