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Risk assessment of white willow (Salix alba) in food

Matyjaszczyk, E. and Schumann, R. (EU-FORA) · EFSA Journal · 2018

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This EU-FORA technical report assessed the risk of white willow (Salix alba) bark in food, reviewing its long medicinal use as a fever-reducer and painkiller and its safety, noting possible allergic reactions in salicylate-sensitive people and a need to address heavy-metal content.

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How to cite

Matyjaszczyk, E. and Schumann, R. (EU-FORA) (2018) 'Risk assessment of white willow (Salix alba) in food', EFSA Journal, 16(Suppl 1), pp. e16081. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2018.e16081

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