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Gio' - 22 Mar 2008 13:32 GMT

My father told me, several years ago, that 5 almonds equals one
aspirin, as content of acetylsalicylic acid.
He doesn't remember where he found such a statement.
Someone can tell me where on the web I can find publications which can
support (or correct) what he remembrs?
With many thanks and kindest regards.
Gio'

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Prof - 22 Mar 2008 14:03 GMT

> My father told me, several years ago, that 5 almonds equals one
> aspirin, as content of acetylsalicylic acid.
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> With many thanks and kindest regards.
> Gio'

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=almond+salicin+headache

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Mr-Natural-Health - 22 Mar 2008 16:20 GMT

> My father told me, several years ago, that 5 almonds equals one
> aspirin, as content of acetylsalicylic acid.
> He doesn't remember where he found such a statement.
> Someone can tell me where on the web I can find publications which can
> support (or correct) what he remembrs?

A number of natural foods naturally contain acetylsalicylic acid,
including almonds.

That property definitely is NOT what almonds are known for in the
alternative treatment department. I was not able to find any research
studies that even attempted to study this aspect of almonds. Nor,
even a web page that strongly recommended the intake of almonds to
treat headaches. It is simply a fact being casually tossed about.

The best test is to simply try it out for yourself, and see what
happens. If it works at all, I would expect it to be a very slow
method of treating a headache.

As for me, I prefer using BC Powder shaken up inside a tumbler full of
water. Fast acting and is easy on the stomach.
--
John H. Gohde

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