How to Combine White Willow With Guarana

White willow bark is a powder derived from the willow tree bark. It is also available in pill and liquid form and is used to treat pain and indigestion. Some tout it as being a more effective painkiller than aspirin.
Guarana is a berry native to Brazil and Venezuela. Guarana extract is used as an energy booster. The extract is said to be healthier than caffeine because the energetic effects are time-released rather than instantaneous.
These two ingredients are often combined as a weight-loss supplement. The white willow bark reduces inflammation and pain from fatigue, while the guarana gives you energy. However, these two can be combined as a tea to de-stress and energize anyone for any reason.

Things You'll Need

• White willow bark powder
• Liquid guarana extract
• Cheesecloth
• Scissors
• Sweetener
• Tea kettle
• Water
• Mug
• Spoon

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Instructions

• 1

  Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Cut a 4-inch by 4-inch square of cheesecloth and add two spoonfuls of white willow bark powder to the center.

• 2

  Tie the cheesecloth into a small bundle and add it to the tea kettle. Allow it to steep for about 10 minutes and pour. Discard the cheesecloth or remove it from the tea kettle and allow it to dry. It can be reused once or twice more.

• 3

  Stir about 10 drops of guarana extract into the white willow bark tea. Any more will give the tea an odd taste. Sweeten the tea with honey or your favorite sweetener. Take this tea twice a day with a small snack for fatigue or pain.