Herbal Pain Relief (Willow-11) 60 tablets, 750 mg
		History Herbal Pain Relief is inspired by the traditional Chinese formula Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang.

Formula Philosophy by Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G.
Secara's Chief Herbalist, Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac. A.H.G., one of the world's leading herbalists, has based Willow 11 on a time-honored Chinese formula used for pain relief. To enhance this traditional formula, Christopher has added white willow bark extract (10:1 concentration).

White willow bark has been used for centuries in North America and Europe for its ability to relieve pain and inflammation, and to reduce fever. White Willow Bark's active ingredient is called salicin (same class of chemical compounds as Aspirin), which is converted to salicylic acid when absorbed. Salicylic acid is the active ingredient in Aspirin. WWB has demonstrated effectiveness in human clinical trials at reducing pain and inflammation, without causing GI distress. Willow 11 is not only a strong anti-inflammatory agent; it has also shown benefit as an antipyretic (a fever lowering agent).

Organic Content
11% of the herbs used in this product were organically grown.

Indications
Orthopedic conditions: Acute trauma pain, Back and neck pain, Inflammation, Muscular Skeletal Pain, Repetitive stress disorders, Tendonitis; Arthritis, Headaches, Menstrual cramps, Fever, Cold/Flu.

Contraindications
Pregnancy, Excessive menstrual bleeding, Active hemorrhagic disorders.

Warning
Use caution when patient is on a blood thinner.

Dosing
4 pills twice per day with food.

Supporting Clinical Research for White Willow Bark:
Treatment of low back pain with an herbal or synthetic anti-rheumatic:
a randomized controlled study . Willow bark extract for low back pain. Rheumatology ( Oxford ). 2001 Dec; 40(12):1388-93., CONCLUSION: There was no significant difference in effectiveness between the two treatments (white willow bark and a COX2 inhibiting medication) at the doses chosen. Treatment with the willow bark product was less expensive.

Efficacy and tolerability of a standardized willow bark extract in patients with osteoarthritis: randomized placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial , Phytother Res. 2001 Jun;15(4):344-50., CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the willow bark extract showed a moderate analgesic effect in osteoarthritis and appeared to be well tolerated. There was a statistically significant difference from placebo at 2 weeks.

Treatment of low back pain exacerbations with willow bark extract:
a randomized double-blind study ., Am J Med. 2000 Jul;109(1):9-14., CONCLUSION: Willow bark extract may be a useful and safe treatment for low back pain.

Complete Formula Facts
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	White Willow Bark (bai liu) 10:1 Extract 908 mg Organic Licorice Root (gan cao) 332 mg Myrrh Gum Resin (mo yao) 280 mg Achyranthes Root (niu xi) 5:1 Extract 248 mg Safflower Head (hong hua) 5:1 Extract 248 mg Dong Quai Root (dang gui) 5:1 Extract 248 mg Red Peony Root (chi shao) 5:1 Extract 248 mg Bitter Orange Young Fruit (zhi shi) 5:1 Extract 136 mg Ligusticum Wallichii Rhizome (chuan xiong) 5:1 Extract 136 mg Bupleurum Root (chai hu) 5:1 Extract 108 mg Rehmannia Tuber (shu di huang) 5:1 Extract 108 mg
This formula is 11% organic.

Secara uses organic herbs whenever possible and does not use endangered plant or animal species. This product is manufactured in the U.S. in GMP certified facilities and is free of animal and dairy products, wheat, gluten, soy, yeast, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Modifying Herbs

White Willow Bark: White Willow Bark has been used for centuries in China and North America for its ability to relieve pain and inflammation, and to reduce fever.

White Willow Bark has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COOL.

The active constituent in White Willow Bark is salicin, which the body converts into salicylic acid. It operates on the body in essentially the same way as aspirin, only milder. It takes slightly longer to take effect, but its effects last longer and do not cause stomach upset.

Specifically, White Willow Bark may help to relieve acute and chronic pain such as headaches, arthritis pain, back and neck pain, muscle aches and menstrual cramps.

There are no notable cautions or known herb drug interactions for White Willow Bark.

To review recent clinical research on White Willow Bark, click on the PubMed links listed below:

Treatment of low back pain with a herbal or synthetic anti-rheumatic: a randomized controlled study. Willow bark extract for low back pain.

Efficacy and tolerability of a standardized willow bark extract in patients with osteoarthritis: randomized placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial.

Treatment of low back pain exacerbations with willow bark extract: a randomized double-blind study.

This information is based on third-party reference materials and Secara cannot warrant its accuracy, completeness or reliability. Secara assumes no liability for any claims by a third party for loss that may arise from reliance on this information.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Herbal Pain Relief (Willow-11)
60 tablets, 750 mg