Salicin Description
Salicin is the active medicinal component from willow bark. When ingested, it is metabolized by the body into salicylic acid. It is considered a precursor to alicylic acid and the main component in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid.
Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.