Salicylates are chemicals that are naturally found in plants. They act like natural pesticides to help protect the plant against insects and disease. In some individuals, salicylate sensitivity is possible, and the symptoms are pretty obscure such as headaches, IBS, irritability etc, making it hard to diagnose.
Another major role of salicylates is their potential role in improving blood flow. The best known medication for thinning the blood, aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid and was originally extracted from willow bark. Adverse reactions to aspirin may be an indicator of salicylate sensitivity.
Knowing that salicylates have the potential to improve blood flow we can then use this to our advantage in certain health conditions and also the recovery and repair of certain injuries.
Salicylate rich foods
Herbs and spices high in salicylate
- Curry powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Ginger
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Cinnamon
- Dill
- Oregano
- Turmeric
- Licorice
- Peppermint
- Garlic
- Onions
- Olive Oil
Fruits high in salicylate
- Raisins
- Prunes
- Cherries
- Cranberries
- Blueberries
- Grapes
- Strawberries
- Tangerines
- Oranges
Other substance high in salicylate
- Chewing gum
- Honey
- Peppermints
- Vinegar
- Wine
- Cider
- Fish Oil
- Vitamin D
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