Friday, April 3, 2015

Toothache Tree?

It is recorded that Native Americans chewed on or made a tea from the Willow's leaves and bark to relieve fevers, headaches, arthritis and toothache.  Because of this the Willow is sometimes referred to as the Toothache Tree.



Image Citation: Richard Webb, Self-employed horticulurist, Bugwood.org

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