Willow bark extract, also known as Salix bark extract, contains variable amounts of tannin and salicin, which has antipyretic and analgesic actions similar to those of aspirin. Willow bark extract has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, pain, and inflammation. It was once used as a bitter. Willow bark has traditionally also been used for muscular and arthroidal rheumatism with inflammation and pain, influenza, respiratory catarrh, gouty arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and specifically for rheumatoid arthritis and other systemic connective tissue disorders characterized by inflammatory changes. Willow bark extract can be used in cosmetics for skin-soothing benefits.
Affygility Solutions has an occupational exposure limit (OEL) and control band assignment for this active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This monograph also contains the acceptable daily exposure (ADE) value.
Please note: Due to the complexity and amount of studies regarding this compound—a Natural Health Product—increased cost is charged.
OEL Fastrac monographs are a cost-effective and convenient way to meet the requirements for PDEs (ADEs) contained in the EMA Guideline on setting health based exposure limits for use in risk identification in the manufacture of different medicinal products in shared facilities (EMA/CHMP/CVMP/SWP/169430/2012), as well as PIC/S and ANVISA requirements, and to obtain the following information:
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