If you’ve ever felt less than stellar after a big night out, you're not alone. Whether it was micheladas at the carne asada or mezcal at the quince, your body is probably screaming for a little alivio. That’s where our friend white willow bark, nature’s aspirin, steps in.
So, what is white willow bark?
It’s the bark of—you guessed it—a white willow tree. It’s been used for siglos (we’re talking ancient Egypt and Indigenous American medicine) to help ease pain and calm inflammation. The real star is salicin, a natural compound that acts a lot like aspirin, but without the harsh side effects.
Here’s how it supports your body after drinking:
Bye-bye, pounding headache
Alcohol causes your blood vessels to expand (its technically called vasodilation, that’s your science word for the day), which can lead to that classic hangover headache. White willow bark helps reduce inflammation and brings your system back into balance, so your head doesn’t feel like a tamborazo.
Eases body aches and tension
Think of white willow bark like that one tía who always has Vicks in her purse—reliable, comforting, and always ready to help. After a night of dancing or just standing in chanclas too long, it supports your muscles and joints so you can bounce back fast.
Gentler on your stomach than typical painkillers
Unlike synthetic meds that can be tough on your stomach, white willow bark is plant-based and much easier on your gut. It fits right in with how nuestras abuelas have always done wellness, con plantas, con calma.
Now, if you’re into herbal remedies but not into brewing tea with a cruda, Cruda Cure by Buena Cura makes it easy. We packed the power of white willow bark into a delicious gummy to support your recovery, focus, and energy the morning after.
It’s like a wellness ritual in a jar, rooted in cultura, backed by science, and way easier than boiling water with a hangover.