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Medicinal
The fresh bark of all members of this genus contains salicin, which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body.
The stems and the leaves are astringent.
A distilled water from the flowers is aphrodisiac, cordial and stimulant.
Salix caprea L.
Family: SALICACEAEGenus: Salix
Species: caprea L.
Common names: Goat Willow
Distribution summary: Europe to Japan
Habit: Tree
Hardiness: H6 - Hardy; very cold winter
Habitat: Woods, scrub and hedges
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Olive tree bed (O)
Flowering months: March, April
Reason for growing: Medicinal