From Salix viminalis

Goncalo S, Sousa L, Moreno A, et al. (1986) Occupational dermatitis from Salix viminalis. Contact Dermatitis 14 188-189... 

An irritant dermatitis was reported in basketmakers from the plant used, osier Salix viminalis) [263]. 

Bowen MR, Hoad GV (1968) Inhibitor content of phloem and xylem sap obtained from willow Salix viminalis) entering dormancy. Planta 81 64-70 Bowen MR, Wareing PF (1969) The interchange of " C-kinetin and " C-gibberellic acid between the bark and xylem of willow. Planta 89 108-125 Bowen MR, Wilkins MB, Cane AR, McCorquodale I (1972) Auxin transport in roots. VIII. The distribution of radioactivity in the tissues of Zea root segments. Planta 105 273-292... 

Figure 2. Typical pore size distribution (PSD function) for carbon molecular sieves obtained by pyrolysis of Salix viminalis wood. Symbols 6, 7, 8, 9 denote carbonization temperature of 600, 700, 800, 900°C, respectively. The PSD functions calculated basing from adsorption data at -196°C and Hortvath-Kawazoe model.

Since using electricity alone would be problematic (e.g. airplanes), the cultivation of energy seems to be one of the most possible scenarios for the future. Hence, one of the most plausible future scenarios in the power markets is the production of gas/hquid fuels, such as alcohols, derived from specially cultivated plants and shrubs, such as Salix Viminalis. The advantages of this approach include easy storage, existing distribution network, easy to implement in the transport industry (especially in airplanes) and potential eco-friendly aspects. 

Salix alba, S.viminalis) contain salicylic acid derivatives in their bark. Preparations of willow bark were used from antiquity in the 19th century, salicylic acid was isolated as the active principle of this folk remedy. This simple acid still enjoys use as an external agent (keratolytic action) but is no longer taken orally for the treatment of pain, fever, and inflammatory reactions. Acetylation of salicylic acid (introduced around 1900) to yield acetylsali-cylic acid (ASA, Aspirin ) improved oral tolerability. 

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