Warm Willow Bark Compress

 To make a warm willow and lavender compress is so simple and the smell was wonderful.  Great for soothing aching joints.

I shaved a small cup of willow bark off an old branch of willow, including the softer pale bark and the tougher outer bark.

Added to a large saucepan of water with fresh lavender and simmered for 30 minutes.

Allow to cool until it feels comfortable to touch ( hand hot)

Dip a cotton flannel into the mixture and apply to area in need.