You ever come across a piece of information that's just "man, if I ever get thrown back in time to like the 1700s, this is really gonna come in handy."
Well I did. And I'm here to share it with you.
Most people know that there's a connection between the drug aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and the willow tree. Maybe erroneously that the willow tree contains acetylsalicylic acid.
It doesn't, but it does contain salicin.
Salicin is a plant hormone that is found in a ton of different plants. Those with really high concentrations of salicin include willow, poplar, meadowsweet, cramp bark, black haw, and wintergreen.
Salicin is also a crude NSAID. It blocks the inflammatory chemicals COX-1 and 2, TNF-alpha, and NF-K-beta, similar to other NSAIDs. This means it temporarily reduces pain and fever.
Note that unlike acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), salicin doesn't prevent platelets from sticking together. Salicin will do nothing for a heart attack.
Salicin also takes longer to work than ASA, because the body has to convert it from salicin to salicyl alcohol to the active salicylic acid, which can take over an hour. ASA works in about 30 minutes.
Salicin has much more significant GI side effects than ASA. Eating the whole plant material tends to attenuate this some, but extracts containing salicin are extremely hard on the stomach.
Salicin was all we had for fever for literally thousands of years, and basically the only non-opiate painkiller. It's descendant aspirin is the best selling drug of all time.
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"While seemingly harmless, some teas can interact with over-the-counter and prescription medications, making your medicines less effective or increasing the risk of side effects."
Some types of tea can affect how OTC medicines like iron, omeprazole, folic acid, and aspirin work and may increase the risk of side effects
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" 1. Aspirin
Some teas, such as cranberry, ginger, and ginkgo biloba, may interact with aspirin and increase the risk of bleeding, particularly when consumed in large amounts.
One serious side effect of aspirin is that it can slow blood clotting, making it easier to bleed, especially in the stomach and brain.
2. Iron
Teas high in tannins, such as green and black tea, can reduce iron absorption because tannins form complexes with iron, making it unavailable for use by the body.
This may be especially concerning for people at risk of low iron levels who rely on iron supplements, including women who are menstruating, pregnant people, or those who have just had a baby, or long-distance runners.
However, some researchers found that taking these teas at least one hour before or after taking iron can help reduce complex formation, thereby increasing iron absorption.
3. Folic Acid
Some studies suggest that excessive green tea intake can significantly reduce blood folate levels.
Catechins, an antioxidant found in some teas like green and oolong teas, can also reduce how much folate your body can absorb.
As a result, experts advise pregnant women to limit consumption of these teas as they may increase the risk of spina bifida in their babies. Spina bifida is a birth disorder in which the spine doesn’t fully develop, and not getting enough folic acid during pregnancy is a risk factor.
4. Acetaminophen
Some teas, such as Kava tea and hibiscus tea, may affect how Tylenol (acetaminophen) works and increase its side effects.
Acetaminophen and kava both carry a risk of increased liver toxicity, especially when taken in high doses. Therefore, consuming kava tea while taking acetaminophen may further increase your risk of liver injury.
Other teas, such as hibiscus tea, have been found to increase the removal of acetaminophen from the blood, which can make the acetaminophen less effective or cause its effect on pain relief not to last long.
Some researchers recommend taking acetaminophen about 3 to 4 hours before drinking hibiscus tea to avoid shortening the effects of the medication.
5. Omeprazole
Some studies have found that teas containing extracts of gingko biloba, goldenseal, and ginger may affect how omeprazole works.
... One serious side effect associated with omeprazole is the risk of bleeding. Since ginkgo biloba extracts have similar side effects, taking them together may increase your risk of bleeding.
In addition, teas like golden seal and ginger can also increase stomach acid and interfere with the effectiveness of antacids (medicines used to neutralize stomach acid) and omeprazole.
6. Birth Control Pills
Some studies suggest that taking chamomile or St. John's wort along with birth control pills might decrease the effects of birth control pills.
If you are taking any of these supplements, it may help to space them appropriately or, if necessary, switch to a different herbal tea.
7. Allergy Medicines
Some herbal teas, such as St. John’s wort and black cohosh, may reduce the effectiveness of allergy medicines like Allegra (fexofenadine).
If you are taking allergy medicines, it may help to reduce the number of tea servings or, if necessary, discontinue them for the duration of treatment."
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