Willow teaches us exactly what it heals. Its branches bend without breaking — flexible, resilient, fluid. That same energy is mirrored in the body when we work with willow bark. This is the Doctrine of Signatures in motion. For centuries, willow (Salix spp.) has been used as a natural anti-inflammatory ally, thanks to its salicin compounds — the same plant chemistry that inspired aspirin. Many herbal traditions turned to willow for: 🌿 stiff, aching joints 🌿 inflammatory flare-ups 🌿 heat in th