Posted By: Roy Collins on January 05, 1998 at
06:38:11:
In Reply to: Asprin and Heart
Attacks posted by Chris on January 04, 1998 at 12:25:25:
: Does asprin really help prevent heart attacks and
what is in asprin that might do that?
: Thank you, Asprin is a memeber of the group of drugs called *Salicylates* which
ironically was modeled from white willow bark -- a natural anti-inflamatory and
analgesic. Asprin is very yin and has blood thinning properties and is a stomach
irritant (acid). It is prescribed for stroke patients (TIA/oxygen shortage),
people with angina, and for people whose arteriral walls have become too thick
from ingesting excess animal fat. White willow and or Meadowsweet can be used
instead of asprin and in some instances wintergreen leaves can be taken as well.
None of the naturals will cause harm to the somach lining. I hope this helps. In
peace, Roy
: Chris