to salicylates. It has traditionally been used for pain and inflammation.
Some research suggests it may modestly help certain types of musculoskeletal pain, but it also carries important cautions.
White willow bark may not be appropriate for people who:
* Are allergic to aspirin
* Take blood thinners
* Have bleeding disorders
* Have stomach ulcers
* Have kidney disease
* Are pregnant
* Are children or teenagers with viral illnesses
Because it acts through pathways related to aspirin, it should not be treated as a risk-free herbal substitute.
## 2. Capsaicin
Capsaicin is the compound that gives
