- Functions:Anti-Microbial Agent, Anti-Inflammatory
Stanford Chemicals 050-000-209 Salicin is an alcoholic beta-glycoside. It is produced in Willow bark. It is closely related chemically to aspirin and has a very similar action in the human body. Used as an analgesic and, formerly, in veterinary practice, as a bitter stomachic, antirheumatic, and analgesic.