Willow Bark, Salix sp. The species of Willows are numerous and hard to identify. As a botanist, there seems to be as many different kinds of Willows as stars in the southern sky. Each of these Willows has a slightly different flavor and texture. Experiment to find the one you like the best.
Willows have medicinal effects internally.
They contain salicylates that act like aspirin to relieve inflammation, lower fevers, and relieve pain. These properties do not transfer through smoking. Dogwood Bark, Cornus sp. Dogwood Bark is another herb for body and texture. You can use any Cornus tree or shrub.