bitter acid present in plants, used in making aspirin and as a preservative. Also known as orthohydroxybenzoic acid and Saicylate, this organic acid is named after white willow tree (salix), from the bark of which it is used to be obtained. Wintergreen leaves are also high in Salycilate. Possesses bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and keratolytic action, used as a food preservative, an antiseptic in toothpaste, a peeling agent in ointments, creams, gels, and shampoos applied to reduce the scaling of the skin or scalp in psoriasis, in skin products for the treatment of acne since it causes skin cells to slough off more readily, preventing them from clogging up the pores.
Highest content in Salycilate drugs like Aspirin, in food spices such as cumin, paprika, turmeric, dry dill, oregano, rosemary, thyme, mustard, curry powder, especially Vindaloo curry. Relatively high in some mushrooms, olive oil, apricots. Salicylic acid is a metabolite of these foods and drugs.
Highest content in Salycilate drugs like Aspirin, in food spices such as cumin, paprika, turmeric, dry dill, oregano, rosemary, thyme, mustard, curry powder, especially Vindaloo curry. Relatively high in some mushrooms, olive oil, apricots. Salicylic acid is a metabolite of these foods and drugs.
