The Fastest Pain Relief in the Wild! ~ How to Make and Use Willow Bark Tea

[@pollyjetix2027]

Willow trees are so high in rooting hormone that they can be used to help other plant cuttings to root also. Just stick a few willow twigs into a jar of water with your cuttings. You will see roots start to form. when they're 1/2 inch long, plant in a small pot, and use the willow-water to water it. As for planting willow twigs--they put down deep tap roots immediately, so it doesn't work to start them in pots as well. So just stick the twigs into the ground, but be sure to provide protection. Deer love willow, and will nip them down to the ground within a year, if you don't enclose the saplings with a circle of fencing.

[@C.L.Hinton]

polly jetix That's great information; thank you for explaining.

[@a.dalton4491]

I do this for all my plant cuttings. it works really well and it is very simple to root willow cuttings for new trees just stick them in some water and it wont take long for them to form roots. I keep a bucket of willow sticks in water outside near my plant table and it is very hard for me to keep my dogs out of it, they seem to prefer drinking out of my willow water buckets to fresh water, I think that my dog prefers it for his arthritis lol. he has been drinking it for years and never has had any kind of trouble by doing so.

[@maryronan9758]

Hey, thanks for that!!

[@KenneyCmusic]

I've used willow tea to propagate weed clones

[@patrickking8241]

I've done this with several cuttings, worked every time.

[@mingo5435]

Speaking from experance, be sure to plant willow tree away from buildings and structures. The roots are very invasive and will get under the foundations and are very hard to kill. God bless.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Many plants can propagate invasive roots, so beware and take care!

[@devonseamoor]

Since willow is fond of growing near water, with relative soft soil, I'd never think of building a stone structure near it. For the foundation, the soil, is too unstable. I've never seen willow trees near homes ever, in my country, The Netherlands. They're always in green areas, where water is near. And of course, alongside the ditches that are abundant here. Did you know that the reason why willow was chosen to plant, in the Netherlands, before water control became effective? The tidal motion caused large parts of my country to be under water, and sometimes for longer times during storms. Willow trees survive when under water entirely, and the branches are always ready to sprout new roots, in all parts of the willow tree, which makes this tree a true survivor. Like this lovely lady mentioned here, about her grandmother sticking a branch in the soil, and... voila, a large weeping willow grew from it! These trees are so easy to grow, near water, low land. I've planted willows at the border of my garden and in an area near my home, 25 years ago. I've been given permission to make an area green, alongside a 30 meter iron fence. By just sticking willow branches in the soil. They've grown large now, they're the kind that is pollarded at a height of 1,5 meters, so typical over here. The trunk grows thick with a crown of young branches radiating out to all sides. I've also made structures with willow branches. Will ow is will ing 😄

[@ebenburger111]

Yeah, it literally stops everything else from growing around it.... Then roots are crazy.. I know!

[@blessyoubecky5609]

I've heard that Sweet Gum will do that too.

[@susanagvalencia3286]

Thankyou very much for your valuable video

[@globetrotter5800]

This is one of the best videos that you have released! As a teenager, I heard the story of the willow being the origin of aspirin. Yet no one, that I knew, could show me of how to extract it. It was like a forgotten memory! Thanks for the memory... And for the ending of the forgotten story!

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Oooo, willow bark is SO bitter! But it works! I was forced to chew the bark because water was in very short supply and I couldn’t make a tea, but it sure did the job for a nearly broken ankle. Anti pain, anti inflammatory! You can make tea and add Apple Cider Vinegar to help potentiate it. I use honey as a sweetener.

[@taokuoh6805]

How many cup of teas do you have?

[@cindyrobertson3798]

Great idea thanks .I did my homemade apple cider vinegar . I have curly willow from my friend Mary . Dont forget how big they get when you plant them .

[@christiesunam312]

Like me my angkle not so good

[@nandekwegideon8588]

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[@52marli]

I believe that was how the Indians used it, just chewed a twig.

[@jenniferr3871]

When I grow up I want to be just like you! ❤️🙂

[@seankingwell3692]

This is one of the most heart warming comments to read from the new generation :) God bless you dear good luck on your journey. :)

[@gregchaney2004]

Here’s a funny. I was an ornery young boy, that being said, my mom would make me pick a willow switch to spake my butt. But I would always RUN, mom in close pursuit. Funny to me now. Nice to think the same tree that caused some minor pain will now relieve pain. The act of cutting my own switch was the scary part as contact was rarely made. No child abuse just good ol psychology. Thank you for this vid

[@dawnmaddox8307]

My mom did the same thing to me & my sister! Of course we had a sense of humor & luckily my mom did too! We'd come back with a huge branch laughing cause we new she couldn't use it! But she'd send us back out to get another! No child abuse here either but that's def what's missing in our children today.. good ole genuine discipline!

[@carolconny2763]

Dawn Maddox. How funny...he he he

[@susanw8471]

Switching was pretty much mandatory with us kids running wild in the country, LOL. Unfortunately for us, Granny would usually catch us. If for some reason she couldn't; we all had to come home sometime 😳. Nope, there was no out running the switching 🤣. On the upside we were polite children when necessary, because the consequences were real and yes we would have to cut our own switches and she made absolutely sure we knew what we had done. Ah, the good old days 😸

[@christinaburney5935]

Since willow bark is bitter if you are out in the wild you can find a maple tree and tap it and get some of the sweet water and use that to make the tea.

[@wayneburks5872]

Talking about sticking a cutting of willow to start a willow tree one time I was fishing with a willow branch. It was 10 ft long . It was limb line I just stuck it in the mud by the pond when I was through fishing I left the Willow limb there it rooted and last time I was at that pond it was still there a very big tree.

[@thetravelingwisewoman4223]

I knew about Willow but not Aspen tree. Thank you

[@PREPSTEADERS]

That's great, The Shellinator! Thanks!

[@franceswitham8214]

I love all of your videos and have learned so much from you. I am 64 and have been a country woman all my life but did not know how to actually use the Willow bark. This was absolutely facinating. My favorite parts of all your videos are the scripture readings. Please keep spreading the word.

[@tennesseegirl1215]

Amen

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

Another one is Cottonwood trees. In spring gather the sticky ends then pack in a jar of olive oil and let set at least a month. You'll have Oil of Gilliead.

[@dougoverhoff2038]

I now have one more reason to love my favorite tree, the Willow. Great tips today, by the way. And, I just have to mention, that you have such a natural, healthy glow, with rosy, pink cheeks like a child's. You amaze me. Wonderful ! You are such a good example for others to follow. The Lord must surely keep you close to Him 💓 God bless.

[@angelous7774]

I called that the Grace of The Lord shining upon her face!... blessings!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

I always loved willow trees, they are so magical.

[@disgruntledvet28]

Nice I have a white one right in my backyard woohoo!

[@shakinariley6272]

Thanks so much for lovely video and Bible scripture

[@lisabooker6405]

You are such a joy to watch. Your kind spirit truly shines. I am so glad too that you shared this. I just lost a very dear friend a few months back to cancer. He and his wife have a beautiful weeping willow on their farms pond. I’m going to go by next weekend and see her. I’ll get some willow and make some tincture. He would love that. Thank you for sharing this. God Bless you and yours ~Lisa

[@ellenfisher6341]

Hi Lisa, Willow is also good as a natural rooting hormone (like Root Tone). You just cut some branches & stand them in a bucket of water for a couple days. Then use that water to root other plant cuttings. I even use my Pussy Willow for this. I want to thank you for dealing with that individual about Heid's skirts !!! Have a blessed day !

[@betterstill100]

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[@blessyoubecky5609]

@@ellenfisher6341 Thanks for your comment. I've been wondering if Pussy Willow would work.

[@dewuknowHIM]

Also...if your trying to "root" another plant....a chunk of willow in the same water as the plant makes it root wayyy faster....

[@rocklady3317]

Thank you, now I can assure I knew what I was talking about

[@devonseamoor]

@*tygfr* *me* Thank you for that great advice, I'll be sure to make use of it, with willows in my garden and along the stream near my home. I think you've tried to present your name in bold, putting those little stars on both sides of the words. I'm trying this out, at times, but sometimes it doesn't work, don't know why. Let's see how this one goes *bold*.

[@devonseamoor]

See? the second word of your name is in bold, but not the first word, mysterious! What does the trick? *THIS?*

[@devonseamoor]

Oh ha, yes! THIS came out in bold, why? Let's try one more time *Merry Christmas* and *Happy NewYear!*

[@jellygood8552]

Didn't know that - very cool! Willow is a good 'rooter' isn't it - just stick a branch in the ground :)

[@noahinson]

Also chew willow leaves and use them for bug bites and stings. They're used in common balms and ointments for the same purpose.

[@kathrynrodlun8514]

I hope you and your family is well. Its been a long time since ive had you on my feed. I miss you. By the way, its talking about the spiritually blind. Bless your heart.

[@sonsofliberty1062]

Thank you Crista for shearing that wisdom, I'm a 81 mil. aspirin cardio patient. So I'm going to more of my own research in that aspects. And anyone else that's a heart patient should do their own research as well. Your always a blessing, thanks for the plant and Word wisdom. God Speed, God Bless, God Bless our Constitution, God Bless the men and Women of the Marine Corps,,, Semper Fidilus

[@wensmith6752]

Thank you for sharing, it's great to see the old ways being renewed!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you, Wen!

[@ShadowWalker2024]

Your gentle, loving, and inspiring vids are so needed and appreciated during these times. Thank you for being a blessing! I am so grateful to be a sub to this channel!!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you so much, Shadow Walker!

[@ShadowWalker2024]

:-)

[@tamarabutterworth8300]

Hi Christa, I have ulcers that bleed often so can't have this. I've heard there are other plants that would help with pain and headaches. Can you talk about some of those as well?

[@Tadjuel11-11]

Tamara Butterworth Why do you have ulcers and not healing them? There's so many easy ways to heal ulcers.

[@raymondgillilan7247]

A cup of warm black tea unsweetened swish & swallow three to four cups per day will heal mouth as well as stomach ulcers

[@maura9785]

I tried to 'like' your video and give it a thumbs up, but it wouldn't accept it on KZbin. I love learning all of the ways you tie the old in with the new. Our forefathers didn't survive by buying things at Costco and Walmart. They had to rely and adapt to their surroundings. It seems that we're finding that our conveniences have come at a big price. Thank you for showing us how to look around, adapt, and always be thankful for what we have. You are definitely a blessing! The world would be a much better place if we all practiced your message. I love that you read a verse from the Bible, too.

[@highhillshomestead7641]

I love when I'm looking for how to for something, YOU have a video!! Thank you!! You are such a blessing!

[@ebenburger111]

Wow, here where we live there's about 20 weeping willow trees!

[@StringfieldRidgeFarm]

We knew about the Willow Bark tea and have used it . Didn’t think about making the tinctures. Great story about your Grandmas house Thanks for what you do! And thanks for the scriptures at the end.

[@ladykoiwolfe]

Since your out in nature gathering willow for tea, you might want to also collect some mint. Of course make sure you know its mint. It is a great natural sweetener and soothing to the stomach to boot.

[@R0sieC0tt0n]

Willa Wolfendøttr i was just going to suggest adding mint to the willowbark tea! Mint helps settle the stomach!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Christa, I absolutely love your videos. You are one of my favorite KZbinrs. I learn SO much from you. Thank you for sharing this great info about willow trees!! 😀

[@jamesmcdougal4814]

Good video! Great story about your Grandma's willow trees.

[@patreddy3673]

it's said that the meadow plant called Meadowsweet here in Ireland also contains the active ingredient called salicylic acid which gives pain relief if you consume some of the flowers I believe though it could be that the stem can be used too. It's mostly available in late Spring through summer.

[@alissonxerez]

I'm from Brazil and love your Chanel. Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@kimand5921]

Thank you Krista for a very easy to do natural pain reliever - I suffer from severe chronic pain for about 18 years at the least which includes mind fog and extreme fatigue especially when flared up bad - your video was easy and complete - fantastic !!! I am SOOO envious of your lifestyle - I’ve always wanted to do the off the grid rv - but my husband well - doesn’t - and because I love him so I am still a city prepper “ trainee for life”... I am always enthralled with as much as I can learn as long as it’s easy ... thank you with all my heart for your hard work sharing your knowledge with us!!!😽💋🙏✝️😇💝🕊💜❌⭕️🦋🦋

[@tsplon674]

How about harvesting the Spring buds?

[@SunnySmith2d3dthatsme]

I guessed willow bark tea...after watching Cloud Dancing show Dr. Mike how to use it...on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman! 😊

[@nfyoutube]

You are so sweet. Thank you for being true and for spreading the Truth. 🙏 ❤

[@jasminegillett-smith459]

This was such a blessing to come across your channel!

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Thank you Christa. Very good info.

[@bartolomeugusmao4445]

This is GOLD! Thank you!

[@trentcarbino921]

Good to know. I'm not sure how I came across this channel but I'm glad I did. Very informative videos and nicely done.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Same here, a year later = great info!

[@janieschane3134]

Thank you so VERY much!!! 💖

[@sandiam7809]

Thank you!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thanks for watching!

[@guitarnotator]

Thank you for the information and God bless you too!

[@crookedwillar]

Thank you for the great video and great words

[@robthebeekeeper8997]

Wish we had more willows out here in the dry west. You have great content in this and all videos. Thank you!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

In Oregon, we have them grow great wherever there is deep water under the soil...or where there used to be old cabins along the Oregon trail. It must have been popular to have some growing out around your homestead in the early days. :)

[@elainewood2336]

I love watching your videos! I am so grateful I have found you. I would love to know your history. How did you get started Prepsteading? Do you have a book? Maybe you should!

[@annettemorrison7737]

I began using this a few weeks ago for pain. It's phenomenal stuff!!! It's rather sedating to me. I would think it would help anxiety too.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

That is wonderful, Annette. Are you making a tea infusion with it?

[@annettemorrison7737]

Yes. I let it summer for about a half hour. I have fibromyalgia and am free of pain. Two years ago I was on 9 meds, four of which were controlled meds. I weaned off them but was in so much pain until I started using this. Many blessings to you for spreading the message that natural remedies work!!! ❤

[@ursulademolade1690]

I watched your video today out of interrest for the subject and I am very pleased with what I've learned from it. But the scripture you read in the end was maybe the thing I needed the most today. It comforted me so much in a difficult time. Thank you so much. (....and now I just discovered that it is you that I saw interviewing Rory Feek a while ago). Be blessed sister. Shalom from Denmark

[@dustinhoffman8131]

Thank you

[@raughboy188]

Lucky me! I have whole lot of white willows in forrest my father owns. Speaking of sweetener my favourite is honey, i haven't put grain of sugar in my tea in years.

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Amazing video! Thank you so much!

[@RawOrganix420]

I loved your video! you’ve got a new follower here!!! love how you quoted scripture at the end too! beautiful video❤

[@nativewhispers]

ty so much finally found you

[@Keiths1234]

Thank you for reminding me about the willow tree I have some wet ground I might have to do that on my property thank you for sharing keep up the good work and God bless you and your word that you shared tonight was awesome

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you, Keith! I hope you get a few started! :)

[@Keiths1234]

@@PREPSTEADERS I plan on that in the spring and I plan on other trees too thank you for your inspiration

[@rachelross5829]

Studied this many years ago. Never even took over the counter pain meds. Used this. When I met my husband I lost part of myself. Anyway, this is a beautiful video. Weeping willow is my favorite tree. Is this the same tree😮🤔. So much information on just one herb keeps me obsessed with botany. Thanks for info about children. My 12 year gets bad cramping one time a month and I bought 800 mg pills of this and need to do more research b4 giving her. Ill have to just put some powder in empty capsule to lower dose maybe cause 800 seems high. Thanks again for the info❤ 😮I can't even believe I never correlated my favorite tree actually being the literal tree that gives this medicine. Your so beautiful ❤

[@Shelb13v]

You may look into cramp bark for 12yo girl... I read it has the same compounds that Willow does

[@jeanettejarmon]

Thank you! I live by water and have wanted willows! I know where some are and Lord -willing I’m planting today! I get some branches regularly for my rabbit to chew!

[@RalphReagan]

I didn't know that about aspens, cool. Thanks

[@MrChristianbowman82]

You’re so beautiful and soft spoken, someone is a lucky man!

[@ebenburger111]

Awesome... God bless!

[@armaanmaliky9790]

Very nice

[@bigray2859]

Nicely done sister!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you, Big Ray!

[@rdsimaging]

Willow is my fav tree... love this! Didn't know you could root them like that! Awesome!

[@arthur.phoenix]

*Like #4.4K Range* Good Work! Thank you!

[@Drew_Hurst]

Wonderful spirit

[@pradipkoirala3440]

Thanks . Very good information .

[@charabcde]

Thanks for this and be assured the salicylic acid in plants does not upset the stomach lining or aggravate peptic ulcers, this is a feature of the acetyl group in synthetic aspirin. Meadowsweet (Filipendula spirea or Filipendula ulmaria) is another herb rich in aspirin and it is a stomachic herb used for digestive disorders. The analgesic effect of salicylic acid in willow is augmented by other constituents working together for pain relief (synergy) which means less salicylic acid is needed than acetylsalicylic acid also making it a safer treatment. These benefits make aspirin the alternaltive or complementary medicine in my opinion based on a model of collaborative care. Thanks for all your harvesting tips, capsules are handy for my travelling kit. Experience of 21 years clinical herbal practice and twice as many as an MD. Take care Dr Dilis Clare

[@norahbradley5138]

Great video.

[@CiaofCleburne]

Wonderful information here. Now that I have moved into the “wilderness”, I want my own apothecary station and this info is invaluable! I also notice when perusing older cemeteries, often a willow tree is still visible on headstones. Something about “bury me beneath the weeping willow tree”. I have also heard another creator mention a dreamlike state of mind while in and around willows.

[@JavaRatusso]

Christa, thank you so much for your many videos about prepping. I also enjoy the scripture at the end. Your radiant smile, the sweetness in your voice and the obvious love in your eyes are so abundant.. So attractive, inviting and peaceful. If you never mentioned God, the scriptures etc.. It would still be so overwhelmingly evident that you are God sent. I feel Blessed everytime I watch one of your videos. May God Bless you in return.

[@victorservantofthelivinggo8081]

Its wonderful to see the videos you put out for the people. We should always be prepared physically and spiritual for whats to come. Not living in a paranoid state but a healthy God fearing one. May the God of Debra continue to bless the work of your hands. Praying for you always. 🙏 Peace of Christ to you. Regards Victor 😇.

[@adriennef4637]

Here in Florida the wild willows grow right in the water but look very different from weeping ones.

[@WinterMan.]

very cool. thanks

[@victoriaoshea4865]

Very helpful, Thank you

[@mickymullis8663]

Very good information! God Bless you.

[@rook012tpw]

I love that you add Scripture to the end of your videos. That's so great. ❤

[@michaelahoffman2211]

I knew about willow (especially White Willow), but I didn't know about Aspen trees. Thanks!

[@erickcanogonzalez2764]

I love these things how to deal with pain in anything fast and natural

[@MrRayholy]

thank you for your video

[@kenjohnson5498]

I would love to be an apprentice of yours so much info i could learn.

[@mbetsy2011]

Thanks you for shearing ... lots of good information!

[@chip6515]

very cool video. thanks for taking the time to put it together (even with the skeeters!)

[@vocalpatriot]

Young lady, You are amazing and a great blessing. Thank you for All you do.

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

I love your channel, God bless you

[@darknightofthesoul7628]

You are a true blessing, very helpful information delivered with sincerity and kindness. Thank you so much!

[@turabahmad6214]

Good knowledge. Thanks

[@SeanWilliams90]

You’ll find some minor variations and advice amongst herbalist on some of the measurements and side effects, but this was a very well done video. I appreciate the delivery style and presentation of information.

[@tarapaul8212]

You have the best videos 😊

[@donvandenberg5301]

Love the opinel knife you're using.

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

I am so thankful I ran across your videos randomly. A lot of valuable information is presented in clear, articulate and through ways!!

[@jeanettejarmon]

My grandma had a willow in her front yard too! Great memories.

[@Edge1775]

Love you and your videos, Christa!

[@maryberkenpas1596]

Hi Christa, I live in NW Iowa and planted a weeping Willow a number of years ago. It has grown very fast. I had no idea it had this great benefit! I also didn’t know it is so easy to plant another with just a branch. I don’t have water nearby, except in the ditch in spring, but I just may try this. If it doesn’t work, oh well. But if it does, I’ll have another beautiful tree. Thank you for all this wonderful information!

[@TruthAndLight4995]

Lavender oil to keep mosquitos away. Catnip is good, too. (Rub fresh leaves on skin)

[@truthseeker9688]

Vera Braswell be careful to dilute catnip with other oils. I got a very serious allergic skin reaction with blisters from applying undiluted catnipessential oil.

[@jellygood8552]

If you like cats! 😀😺😺😺😺😺

[@sonder2164]

Make a mint tea and wash windows with it or use as a spray to ward off flies.

[@RobininTexas]

Terrific information and precious memories all in one post! Thank you!

[@scottsutton7989]

I love you messages especially at the ends of your videos..... what an absolute joy you are honey. Cheers

[@dugchris2009]

Thanks, great information, God bless.

[@Jomama02]

Thank you! What a gem of knowledge to know about! I dont see many willow trees anymore. I always loved playing fort in them myself as a child.

[@femalll]

This is my first time watching one of your videos. I love the information I received. I also loved the energy of the speaker.

[@stephaniecrow147]

Christa, I've ALWAYS felt a special kind of respect for willows and oaks! Thank you for this VALUABLE information

[@chuckthompson4138]

Diamond.....Coal.....I am blessed to even watch you. Thank You again!

[@askelliemae230]

I just love your video channel always gentle and always positive with the topping of the word of God !!