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Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
What’s more, blackberries are high in compounds called salicylates, a group of chemicals derived from salicylic acid.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Scientific evidence shows that the following ingredients may act as natural blood thinners:
Cayenne: Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) contains salicylates, which are found in aspirin and other anticoagulants.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
These include: Aloe: The Aloe vera plant contains salicylates (phytochemicals with antiplatelet properties).
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Some of the potentially harmful effects of certain essential oils include:
Wintergreen Oil
The active ingredient in this oil, methyl salicylate, is a chemical that acts the same way as aspirin in the body when applied topically.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 15 July 2024
Other drugs include cisplatin (a chemotherapy drug), diuretics (water pills), and salicylates (pain and fever reducers).
—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 19 June 2024
Cleansers with salicylic or glycolic acid can help manage acne, but strong salicylates might be too harsh.
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2024
In addition to its physical exfoliants, the mask is also formulated with aspen bark which is a natural BHA and is rich in salicylates, providing a chemical exfoliation, too.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
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Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
What’s more, blackberries are high in compounds called salicylates, a group of chemicals derived from salicylic acid.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Scientific evidence shows that the following ingredients may act as natural blood thinners:
Cayenne: Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) contains salicylates, which are found in aspirin and other anticoagulants.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
These include: Aloe: The Aloe vera plant contains salicylates (phytochemicals with antiplatelet properties).
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Some of the potentially harmful effects of certain essential oils include:
Wintergreen Oil
The active ingredient in this oil, methyl salicylate, is a chemical that acts the same way as aspirin in the body when applied topically.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 15 July 2024
Other drugs include cisplatin (a chemotherapy drug), diuretics (water pills), and salicylates (pain and fever reducers).
—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 19 June 2024
Cleansers with salicylic or glycolic acid can help manage acne, but strong salicylates might be too harsh.
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2024
In addition to its physical exfoliants, the mask is also formulated with aspen bark which is a natural BHA and is rich in salicylates, providing a chemical exfoliation, too.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
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“Salicylate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salicylate. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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salicylate
noun
sa·lic·y·late
sə-ˈlis-ə-ˌlāt 
: a salt or ester of salicylic acid
also
: salicylic acid
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