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"Sal-FreeTM"
means an ingredient or product does
not contain any salicylates. It is a reserved
term. * A trademark of Guai-Support.
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Revised 22 January, 2008
Essential Reading:
About Salicylates &
Exceptions
Contents
Plant and Vegetable Oils
Examples of some Acne
Soaps, Cleansers & Preparations Containing Salicylic Acid
Examples of Medications, Rubs,
Vitamins & Supplements containing Salicylate Acid
Common ingredients in
Cosmetics/Topicals which contain salicylates
Medicinal Herbs
Garden plants especially high in salicylates
Products Queried By GG Members Which Contain Salicylates
Coversticks & Concealers
Deodorants,
Antiperspirants & Body Powders
Dish, Clothes & All Cleaning Products
Eye Creams
& Eye Make-up Remover
Eye Make-up
Hair Products
Insect & Bug
Repellants
Lipsticks & Lip
Products
Makeup (Foundations, Blushes, etc.)
Miscellaneous
Oral Hygiene
Razors, Shave Creams and
Related Products
Skin Care
Soaps & Skin Cleansers
Sunless Tanning and
Sunscreens
See About Salicylates for items to check carefully for sals
Plant/Vegetable Oils
can
be eaten, as can all foods, but with few exceptions, you can't use
them TOPICALLY whether they come from the
seed, stem, root, or flower. They are best at penetrating the skin, and deliver the most salicylates. There are, however, some Low-Sal* oils: coconut, sesame, sunflower, safflower & vegetable oils, that are okay
in cleansers/soaps & shampoos (IF they are rinsed off quickly), but NOT okay in other topicals (skin lotion, etc.), EXCEPT where specifically stated as okay in a certain type of product, i.e., in lipstick. For
example, safflower oil is okay in very tiny amounts but NOT okay in massage or bath oils. If you suspect you block easily don't use it.
Hydrogenation doesn't make a Sal-FullTM oil okay.
The following
oils consumed as or with food (e.g. a
salad dressing) are fine, however, if someone is blocking and the culprit cannot
be found, I would be inclined to do a blocking test on any oil taken in
medicinal levels by capsule or the spoonful.
Oils are safe to use as a FILLER in medications and supplements.
Actinidia
Chinensis Seed Oil; Kiwi Seed Oil
Almond oil
(Sal-high)
Apricot Kernel Oil
Arachish hypogaea (peanut oil)
Avocado oil
Canola Oil (Low-Sal)
Castor bean oil; Castor bean seed oil (too strong to eat also)
Cedarwood Oil
Citronella
Coconut oil
We've always been told it was a Low-SalTM
(GG archives: Sal: Ivory Soap warning! from Nurse Claudia1, June 2, 1999),
however, we've discovered it is listed as high in salicylates
here
and
here. Ok
to cook in but not to use topically (although if in soap or shampoo is ok if
washed off quickly). It
is also not known how much could be ingested as a therapeutic supplement before
blocking, but as much as one would have on a salad would probably be ok. As
a supplement it would be somewhat less likely to block than it would topically.
Coconut oil is typically the same product whether it is labeled as a supplement
or a food. Keep an eye on progress when using it as a supplement.
Coffee Bean Oil
Corn Oil,
Moderate to high amounts salicylates (see Maize, Zea Mays, Corn)
- Corn
oil has always been considered free from sals by Dr St
Amand and he continues with that belief, but
recent data has been found to indicate that it can contain sals.
Under "moderate" sal-content at
Food
Salicylate Content Corn oil,
Sweet corn, Popcorn, Peanut and sesame are in the same category as corn oil --
moderate. And olive oil is listed as high. Sunflower oil is listed as containing
negligible sals. Here are some
measurements of sals in various forms of corn from
A
table of salicylate content in foods Sweetcorn
0.13, fresh Sweetcorn 0.26 - 0.39, canned Maize 0.43 dry. In
Food Can Make You Ill, The grain of Maize is listed as high whereas the
grains of Barley,
buckwheat, millet, oats, rice, rye, wheat are listed as negligible, if any .
We think corn oil would be ok in a
supplement but suspect it might block at least some if used topically. If
you've been using it and progressing well there is nothing to be concerned
about, however, use it with caution if you are just starting out. If
you have a problem with recovery progress do a
blocking test.
Cottonseed oil
Cotton seed oil
Dog Rose Hips Oil
Fennel (Low-SalTM)
Flaxseed oil
(St. Amand reported one patient blocked using 8 capsules daily and we've had one
other report of someone blocking using it in medicinal levels but we've also had
a report from a Sal-Sensitive member that she can take around 1/2 tbsp night and
morning and not block. It is unknown how much of any oil can be ingested in a day without
blocking but we think that the usual amounts of
oils drizzled over food are
unlikely to block &
eating
whole or Ground Flaxseed will not
block
Jojoba Oil
[Buxux chinensis]
Contains salicylates. The oil is a liquid wax which we
strongly suspect will block as it is touted for its ability to penetrate the
skin. Jojoba Butter claims to be all natural and will probably have the same
action as the oil, or very close to it. It would be ok if rinsed off
quickly as is the case with most soaps and body washes. I'd not feel confident
using any Jojoba in other types of topical products or concentrated in
supplements.
Laurel Oil (do not use any way at all)
Lemon Grass Oil
Linseed Oil
Macadamia Oil
Maize (see Corn, Corn Oil & Zea Mays)
Mango Seed Oil & Mango Seed Butter
("Mango
butter is obtained from de-shelled fruit kernels of the mango tree, Mangifera
indica..." There are only moderate levels of salicylates in the mango
fruit but we can find no levels specifically for the seed listed anywhere so we
suggest that anyone wanting to experiment with it in creams and lotions go
carefully and do blocking tests if progress is slowed. It should be ok in
any soap/skin cleanser if rinsed off quickly - the
butter also contains quercetin [a
bioflavonoid]
which is Sal-FreeTM
but has a
controversial listing)
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Melaleuca Oil
Olive oil
Oregano seed oil ( too strong to eat also)
Palm Oil
Palm Kernel Oil; Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
Peanut Oil;
Arachis hypogaea (Sal-high)
Peppermint oil (therapeutic: too strong to eat also)
Peroxidized Corn oil (see Corn, Corn Oil & Zea Mays)
Primrose Oil
Rose Oil
Rosewood Oil
Sandalwood
Sassafras Oil (too strong to eat also)
Sesame seed oil (Sesamum indicum; ((Sal-high) unknown how much
can be eaten without blocking)
Sunflower seed oil (Helianthus Annuus)
--
considered to be a
*Low-Sal thus generally OK
in products such as cleansers
that are washed off quickly
Tangerine oil
Tea Tree Oil
Udo's Oil (too strong to eat also)
Walnut
(Some
sources list it as high & others as moderate)
Wheat germ oil [triticum
vulgare] (Low-Sal*)
[The germ of wheat does inherently contain some measurable amounts of
salicylic acid, so an oil extracted from the wheat germ will contain low
amounts of sals. It has not been found to block. If the wheat germ oil is
the only *Low-Sal ingredient in make-up, it is probably fine,
however, when wheat germ oil is combined with other *Low-Sal oils (as it often
is in products such as lipsticks), we advise you to carefully monitor
your progress if you choose to use the product.
Zea mays [corn] oil [see Corn & Corn
oil]
[Zea Mays is the botanical name for corn,
and, reportedly, it is required that the botanical name of ingredients derived
from plants be listed on the label. When they specify that it is Cornstarch (zea
mays), they are telling you the specific plant the ingredient is derived from.
The problem we run into is when they simply say zea mays; then we don't have a
clue if it's cornstarch, corn oil, etc. So in cases where only the botanical
name is listed, we must either assume it contains sals, or contact the company
to find out what the exact ingredient is.]
Examples of some Acne
Soaps, Cleansers & Preparations containing Salicylic Acid
Aveeno Cleansing Bar
Fostex Medicated Cleansing Bar
Pernox
Sastid products
Sebex and Sebulex products
Softsoap Antibacterial Dish Detergent contains Aloe
Mouthwashes often contain salicylates
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Examples of Medications, Rubs, Vitamins
& Supplements
Containing Aspirin or Other Sals
All medications containing aspirin will
block -- Check PDR in USA; CPS in Canada; MIMS in Aus;
online drug index
They will have "sal" in the chemical name.
Don't use Sublingual Allergy Drops, Nasal Spray, a suppository or vaginal cream or a Patch containing "salicylate" ingredients.
We just don't know if plant source allergy shots will block or not.
NOTE: Ingredients such as castor oil or Acacia added to a tablet as a filler are not in sufficient quantity to block guai. They cannot be used as a medicinal supplement,but as a filler they are considered safe. This is
not true, however, of any of the mints, which are potent salicylates.
Usually when something is put into a capsule it is concentrated. It's such a small amount, it's usually reduced and made stronger.
Acacia (ok as a filler in medications)
Airborn Effervescent Drink
Alkaloids - need to be assessed on an individual basis (other
than betaine & caffeine which are on the Sal-free list).
Alka Seltzer (Gold is ok)
Aloe (agave lechuguilla)
Ambrotose Monosaccharides
(added sal
ingredients, e.g. Aloe barbadensis)
Amigesic (salsalate)
Amoxicillin chewable chewable peppermint version
(USA-02/03/11)
Anacin
Antinea
Anusol gel (contains
Peruvian Balsam)
Asacol
Aspirin; acetylsalicylic acid
Aspergum
Ascriptin (Buffered Aspirin)
Aspirdrops
Aspro
Athropan (Choline Salicylate)
Australian Dream Cream
(New formulation
contains black pepper to the degree that it burned a Guai'ers skin. See this
information in the archives (Other: Australian Dream Cream, December 26, 2004)
Avena sativa
Oat (grain),
Oat seed, Oat kernal flour;
Oat flour;
Oat bran fibre; Oatmeal; Oat protein are all Sal-NegTM thus fine to use on
the guai protocol. However, Avena sativa (the whole oat plant or oat
grass, oat straw, oat leaf & oat root) are all Sal-FullTM
and, excluding the oat root from the grouping, is now emerging in
supplements. It would be a concern
if people did not distinguish the harmless topical ingredients listed above from
the entire plant now sometimes being used in supplements. Therefore, if any of
the "oats" listed above are not specified (along with avena sativa) on a
supplement, you should confirm that the actual ingredient is from the oat rather
than from the whole plant or any of these parts of the plant; the grass, straw,
root & leaf.
Avon Foot-Works Therapeutic Cracked Heel Relief Cream
Azulene Cleansing Lotion [by Credentials] (USA-03/09/09-[8 oz] contains (Matricaria/wild
chamomile)
Barley Green
Bayer Arthritis Pain Formula
Bufferin
Buf-Puf Acne Cleansing Bar
Chiro-zyme Supplements
Calicylic Cream
Calorad
Camphor
(although not a salicylate,
it generally contains
salicylates as a trace impurity, since much
camphor is extracted from natural plant sources)[76-22-2]
Synonyms: (±)-Camphor; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone;
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylnorcamphor;
2-Camphanone; 2-camphonone; Bornan-2-one; Caladryl; Camphor; Camphor Oil; Gum
camphor; Radian B;
Click
here and insert Camphor into the chemfinder search box to see its molecular structure.
Citronella
Clearasil (Clearstick Maximum, Regular Topical Solution/
Cloves - fresh applied to gums may block
Clearasil Medicated Deep Cleanser Topical Solution
Clear Away
Cocoa Extract
Cocoa;
Theobroma Cacoa (cocoa) EXTRACT
Theobroma Cacoa (cocoa) BUTTER is Sal-Neg*.
If the ingredient list says only "Theobroma Cacoa (cocoa)" we don't know whether
it is the butter or the extract.
You will need to call the company.)
Compound W (Gel, Liquid)
Coral Root (not coral or coral calcium which are minerals)
Cordyceps 500
Cortizone-10 Ointment, Maximum Strength - Pfizer contains
Aloe (USA-02/06/06-BC 7430000393)
Cranberry extract capsules
Darvon Compound 1 [contains Aspirin]
(USA-01/09/26)
Darvon
Com-65 [contains aspirin] (USA-01/09/26)
Desitin Creamy [contains Aloe] (USA-03/07/23)
DGL ('deglycyrrhized licorice')
Diflunisal (derived from salicylic
acid)
Disalcid
DMSO (sal status unknown at this time due to not being able to
confirm it is uncontaminated with salicylates)
Doan's Pills/ or Dodd's pills (Magnesium Salicylate)
Doxepin liquid (contains mint flavoring) (USA) (01/05/28)
Duofil
Ecotrin
Equate Stool Softener with Laxative (contains Casanthranol)
Eucerin Itch Relief Moisturizing Spray
[contains Biennis - Evening Primrose Oil] (USA-2004)
Excedrin (Extra Strength)
Fibrobalance
5 different herbs mentioned on their
web site: cat's claw, quinine bark, sarsaparilla root, teasel root and Lomatium
dissectum
Fibro Malic (by Trask) (contains olive leaf extract) (USA) (01/08/07)
Fiorinal (USA) (01/05/26)
Freezone
Fulvic Acid:
Synonyms;
3,4-Dihydro-3,7,8-trihydroxy-3-methyl-10-oxo-1H,10H-pyrano(4,3-b)(1)benzopyran-9-carboxylic
acid
Ginkgo Biloba
Green Tea Leaf Extract
Griffonia Simplificifolia Extract
Gaultheria; Rosea;
Creeping
Snowberry; Wisley Pearl; Teaberry; Checkerberry; Salal; Miquel's Spice
Wintergreen, etc. (Wintergreen Plant)
[Artificial Wintergreen is Methyl Salicylate]
Homeopathics
The
only strengths that we think may be a problem are 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, 1C and
2C For further details, please see
Determining the sal-status of homeopathic
medications. (UNI-04/08/05)
Juice Plus
This product is concentrated. It is exactly the sort of juice that
may be too concentrated for the digestive system to process completely,
resulting in some of the salicylates not being altered by the liver, finding
their way to the kidneys and blocking most Guai'ers. There have been
reports of blocking and others of not blocking. As always, it depends on
one's personal blocking tendency.
Keraluyt
Kinoki Detox Foot Pads
contain only 100% pure & natural ingredients, harvested and blended at the peak
of their potency—bamboo vinegar, tourmaline, chitin and detox herbs
Larch arabinogalactan
Linseed Capsules
Long's Regular Flavored Lip Balm (USA-02/04/24-BC:
1233390231) - contains unlisted
camphor
Lonil Shampoo
Listerex
Listerine
LiverX, by MRM
Lortab ASA (hydrocodone and aspirin)
Maxalt & Maxalt MLT lyophilized orally disintegrating tablets contain
Peppermint flavour (Maxalt
10 is ok)
Mediplast
Mentholatum Deep Heating Rub
(contains Methyl Salicylate &
Menthol)
Mentholatum Arthritis Patch (contains Methyl Salicylate & Castor Oil)
Mentholatum OintmentR
contains Camphor &
Menthol [listed as controversial
Click here for further
information] (UNI-03/12/18)
Milk of Magnesia, Mint Flavor (Phillips)
[Original
& Cherry ok]
Mobidin or Mono-Gesic (Magnesium Salicylate/Salsalate)
Neosporin Ointment (original)
Nicorette Gum Mint and
Orange are likely to block many.
and we've had a report that one person blocked on the
Original.
Norgesic
Noricaven N Tablet (contains Herba Asperulae
Odoratae, Fructus Cardui
Mariae, Folia Crataegi Oxtacanthae, Fructus
Crataegi Oxyacanthae, Radix Echinaceae Angustifoliae, Herba Rutae Graveolentis.
Nozema (anti acne Gel, Pads)
Oat root; Straw; Leaf or Grass
Not all Oat
ingredients are Sal-Full TM.
Click here
for oat Sal-FreeTM
entries
Occlusal Topical Solution
Off-Ezy Topical Products for Corns, Warts, Calluses
Olive Leaf Extract
One-A-Day Maximum Vitamins contains Acacia
(USA-01/12/31)
One-A-Day Women's Vitamins contains Acacia
(USA-01/08/30)
Oxy Clean and Oxy Night Products
Palplex
Pamprin
Penetran Plus (USA-02/04/25)
Pepcid chewable contains peppermint (non-chewable is
sal-free-USA) (01/06/13)
Pepto Bismol (subsalicylate)
Percodan
Periogard, Generic (Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse 0.12% Mfg
lemmon) contains peppermint flavour (USA-02/10/27)
Phazyme
(Cool
Mint chewable tablets)
Plant Extracts (All are suspect)
Preparation H Hemorrhoidal Suppositories (contains Thyme Oil)
Prometrium (Soy based & Pharmaceutical grade)
Dr St. Amand thought
a little peanut oil in this product was ok
but we have had a couple of
blocking reports so if you are the least concerned
about your progress
we think it best you eliminate this product for a while
and check your
progress again.
Promensil (natural estrogen)
Propa pH products
Prosed (contains phenyl
salicylate)
Ranitidine
(Some generic tablet forms of Zantac have been found to be peppermint coated, and the syrup form is flavored with mint)
Rose Extract
Rose Hips
RubOut contains peroxidized corn oil.
Salsalate (salicylsalicylic acid)
Scholl Cracked Heel Cream
contains methyl salicylate (AUS-04/10/15)
Sentury-Vite Vitamins for Adults 50+
(USA-03/06/24-BC: 78742 43560 - contains Acacia)
Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle)
Silymarin/Silimarin
Silymarin is an extract of milk thistle that contains seven distinct
flavonolignan compounds and a flavonoid. Individually, each chemical in
silymarin is Sal-FreeTM, therefore, if pure,
silymarin would be Sal-FreeTM.
Unfortunately we have not seen any products that contain a purified form of
silymarin. Products usually contain an extract of the whole milk thistle plant
that is standardized to contain a percentage of silymarin. This means that most
if not all products that list silymarin still contain a percentage of the whole
plant and thus would be Sal-FullTM.
Silybin, Silibin & Silibinin
are Sal-FreeTM IF pure.
Sinequan (one brand contains peppermint oil)
Soma Compound (contains aspirin)
Spironolactone/Aldactone
Although even salicylate fillers in
most prescription medications are fine, we've had a number of very credible
blockings reports with
Spironolactone/Aldactone (see archives). They were related
to the very strong peppermint (unlisted) flavor used to mask the strong odour of
its ingredients.
Stevia extract (liquid) is concentrated.
Do not use as an herbal medication and don't use in topicals, or as a medicinal
tea.
However a
very few drops seem not to block. Packaged akin to sugar, mixed with
maltodextrin, should be ok as well since there is so much maltodextrin there's
unlikely to be enough stevia. Dried leaves sprinkled on food or added to
beverage should be fine, as with any herb used for seasoning. Stevia is
sometimes used to sweeten supplements (e.g., lozenges/troches, sublingual, oral
sprays, etc.) and, without asking for the information from the manufacturer, we
have no way of knowing what form they used (powder or liquic), what quantity or
how much would block each individual. If you've been using a product
containing it and your progress is fine, there's no need to be concerned but it
should be one of the items considered as blocking if progress is slowed or
halted.
More about
Stevia
Strepsils Honey & Lemon contains Peppermint Oil (AUS-02/06/26)
Stri-Dex (all pads)
Sucrets:
Original Mint, Vapor Black Cherry or Wintergreen
Talwin Compound (contains aspirin)
Theobroma Cacoa (cocoa) EXTRACT
Theobroma Cacoa (cocoa) BUTTER is Sal-Neg*.
If the ingredient list says only "Theobroma Cacoa (cocoa)" we don't know whether
it is the butter or the extract.
You will need to call the company.)
Tobacco Chewing
Trans-Plantar
Tranxene (the small amount of filler is not enough to block)
Tricosal/Trilisate (Choline and Magnesium Salicylates)
Triethanolamine Salicylate (TEAS)
Udo's Oil (not to be taken orally either)
Urised (contains phenyl salicylate)
Vegetables, assorted sources (also taboo in topicals)
Verukan products
Vick's
Vaporub (can be put on paper towel/ handkerchief and
carried
in pocket to repel insects (Mosquitos etc.)
Vitalzyme (contains
Amla/Emblica Officinalis)
Fruit wine, Cider vinegars, Beer &
anything with an Herb flavor
should be very
diluted if used topically, gargled, or used to douche. Wear gloves if
using them as a house cleaning agent (which would be very unusual).
Vitara, Female Sexual Enhancer
contains Wild Yam Plant Extract
(Discoreae) a salicylate (USA-21/01/02)
Wart-Off
Wheatgrass Extract
Wintergreen; Artificial Wintergreen
Xenadrine EFX
X-Seb
Zantac syrup
('Some' generic
tablet forms of Zantac [i.e., Ranitidine] are peppermint coated. Zantac
syrup, and all generic syrup forms that we've checked, are mint flavoured.
See individual entries of Ranitidine in
Sal-FreeTM
Medicinal Items for some that are ok)
Zorprin (Aspirin)
Zostrix High Potency SPORTS Topical Pan Reliever(Capsicum)
Generic products are also available by other names so check them out also.
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Common ingredients in
Cosmetics/Topicals which contain salicylates
Acacia dealbata; Acacia catechu
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract; Horse
Chestnut Tree
Agar
Alfalfa
Aloe vera
Avocado oil [Persia Gratissima]
Almond
Allspice
Angelica; Angelica Archangelica Root
Extract
Arnica
Arrow Root
Babassu Oil;
Orbignya Oleifera
Balm mint
Balsam
Balsam canada
Bergamot
Beet root (probable 'bad guy')
Beta Hydroxy Acid when it is
salicylic acid.
Click here to read
more about Sal-FreeTM BHA (Butylated Hydroxy Anisole) which may be
used incorrectly to stand for Beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid)
Bisabol
(a layer of bark which will block, synonyms; bitter myrrh, bisabol-myrrh. Not to be confused with Bisabolol which
is a single chemical and safe)
Bismuth Salicylate
Bitter Myrrh
Boswellin
Butcherbroom
Carmellia
Camelia Oleifera; Green Tea; Tea Oil Camellia
Carmelia sinensis
Camphor
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Extract
Capsicum
Carthamus tinctorius (safflower)
Castor Oil (added to some prescription drugs as a filler but not
thought to block in such small amounts)
Cinnamon
Cinquefoil Leaves
Citrus(fruit)
Clove
Clover blossom
Coffee Extract
Corn, Maize, Zea Mays (conflicting measures from various
sources but the majority list moderate amounts of sals thus GG considers it Low-Sal. It may be safe used in small quantities and with caution except for those who are very Sal-senstitive and no-one should use it as a massage
oil. See Corn oil)
Coriander
Cottonseed
Dandelion Root
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Eucalyptus
Extracts (check carefully)
Fennel
Fulvic Acid:
Synonyms;
3,4-Dihydro-3,7,8-trihydroxy-3-methyl-10-oxo-1H,10H-pyrano(4,3-b)(1)benzopyran-9-carboxylic
acid
Geranium
Grapefruit Oil; Citrus Grandis
There are conflicting rulings regarding the levels of salicylates in
Grapefruit, so it would be best to avoid it.
Grass & Other Plant product
has reportedly blocked
at least one individual so IF you are not progressing as expected and
have pets that play in the garden (e.g. roll in the grass) please wipe
coat down with a damp cloth before petting.
Henna
Homosalate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl
ester; salicylic acid 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester; homosalate; homomenthyl salicylate; heliophan; Cyclohexanol, 3,3,5-trimethyl-, salicylate; Trimethylcyclohenyl salicylate)
Honey (don't use topically or in supp's)
Horsetail
Hydrocotyle (Hydrocotyle
ranunculoides)
Jojoba Oil (Buxux chinensis)
although often described as a wax it is also touted to penetrate the skin and thus will BLOCK.
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Maize (synonyms; Corn, Corn oil & Zea mays - see Corn)
Malvaceae Extract
Marine (Plant) Extracts
Marjoram
Meadowfoam
Melissa
Milk Thistle
Mint (Wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate) peppermint oil,
Spearmint oil (and
click here to check out
Piperitone.
Methylbenzylidene camphor
Mountain Mahogany Leaves
Myrrh
Nettle Extract
Octisalate
octisalate (previously,
Octyl salicylate)
Olive leaf (d-lenolate, a sterio
isomer extraction of the olive leaf
is ok and will not block.)
Orange Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis
Papaya
Pea Extract
Peelu Oil (fibers ok -- Peelu Tree; scientific, Salvadora Persica)
Peppermint
(Wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate) peppermint oil, Spearmint oil all have a very high salicylate
content. Also see
Perilla ocymoides leaf extract
Pfaffia Root
Plankton Extract
Pollen; Pollen extract; Bee Pollen extract; Flower Pollen extract
(Pollen in the air is not
concentrated and unlikely to block but in some
areas where it is thick
on the ground at times do not walk barefoot
through it.)
Rose oil
Rose Water
Sage
Salicylic acid
Saxifraga sarmentosa extract (Strawberry
begonia)
Sodium gentisate
Synonyms: Casate;
Gabail; Gentalpin; Gentasol; Gentidol; Gentinatre; Gentisan; Gentisic acid,
monosodium salt; Gentisod; Legential; Nagent; Nagentis; Sodium
2,5-dihydroxybenzoate; 5-Hydroxysalicylate sodium; Casate Sodium; Gensalate
Sodium; Sodium-Gent
Sweet Myrrh
Tangerine Oil
Tribulus Terrestris
Vanilla Extract
Vegetables, assorted sources (also Vitamins & Supplements)
Wahoo Bark
Walnut Shell Powder (Sal-Suspect)
Wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate) Peppermint oil, Spearmint
oil all have very high sal content. Also check out
Piperitone)
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Distillate)
Wormwood; Artemesia
Ylang ylang
Yucca Root
Zea Mays (the herb)
Zea mays (synonyms; Corn, Corn oil & Maize - see Corn)
As you can see, many of these are readily identifiable as plants, others, not. Some like "sweet almond oil" can even be synthetic, and only a call to the manufacturer can identify this.
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Medicinal Herbs
(are strong enough to block guaifenesin)
Herbs include leaves, bark, berries, roots,
gums, seeds, stems and flowers. We don't need to be concerned about gums
as they don't penetrate the skin.
Aloe; Aloe vera; Aloe Leaf Extract; Aloe barbadensis
Anise; Annatto
(IF the annatto extract
is truly only a filler (it's sometimes added for color), then it is fine. However,
if it is more than just a filler, it could be enough to block. If it
is a "compound" supplement, it might be there for a different purpose.
A call to the company may confirm its status in the product)
Alfalfa
(mendicago sativa)
Barbasco
Bayberry
Belladonna
Billberry
Birch
Borage (Borago officinalis) L. or Boraga officinalis)
Family Boraginaceae: Herbs, shrubs and trees; about
2000 species distributed world-wide. Chemically, the family is characterized by
silicic acid
and the dangerous pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are potent hepatotoxins and
cocarcinogens prohibiting any culinary usage of most species. Essential oils are
very rare.
Black cohosh
Black Radish Root
Bladderwrack
Blessed Thistle
Boswellia serrata
Burbur
Burdock Root
Calendula (marigold)
Capsicum
or Cayenne (capsicum frutescens)
Carnauba;
Coperncia cerifera
(Our investigations indicate that the
carbauba is always a wax so it is fine to use in topical and oral
medications/supplements.)
Casanthranol
Cascara Sagrada
or “sacred bark” (rhamnus purshiana)
Chamomile
(anthemis nobilis - Roman, matricaria chamomilla - German)
Chapparal
Chickory
Chondrus crispus; Irish Moss; Carrageen
(We think this would be ok in
FiberFit
as it is an algae, a fibre and ingested)
Cloves
Cnicus benedictus
Coffee Enema
Comfrey (Symphytum)
Curcumin (extract of Turmeric)
Damiana
Echinacea
Euphrasia (euphrasia officinalis)
Evening Primrose Oil [Oenothera biennis]
Feverfew
Fo Ti (polygonum multiflorum)
Grapeseed
Griffonia (5HTP extracted from Griffonia is fine as long as it is pure).
Garlic (allium sativum) [Therapeutic
strength only - as a food it is fine]
Ginger (zangiber officinale)
(eating as food is ok, i.e. crystilized or pickled. If you feel you are not progressing well you could
do a blocking test while eating ginger daily to
double check, but otherwise, enjoy)
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng (panax ginseng)
Gotu Cola (hydrocotyle asiatica or centella asiatica)
Hawthorn Berries (crataegus oxyacantha)
Herbal Extract
Hyssop
Kava
Lemon Grass
Licorice (very high in salicylate)
Ma Huang
Mallow Extract
Manayupa - Desmodium Molliculum
Marshmallow Root
Marijuana (not known)
Matricaria Extract (is wild chamomile extract) Azulene
Meadowsweet
Milk Thistle
Mullein
Mushrooms; incl; Hyphomycetes Mycelia Extract (extract from
shiitake mushroom); Cordyceps (Cordyceps fungal
mycelia & Cordyceps sinensis) Shiitake (Lentinula
edodes); Reishi (Ganoderma lucidium); Maitake
(Grifola
frondosa); Silver-Ear (Tremella fuciformis)
Onion extract (allium cepa)
Orris Root
Peppermint
Pinyon pines
Proanthocyanidin Extract (Grape Pips)
Red clover
Red Grape Skin
Rose hips (rosa canina)
[often used as a source for Vitamin C]
Rosemary
Royal
Bee Jelly (although it is secreted by bees and thus
should be *Sal-Free, there
is some indication that it might
contain pollens [*Sal-Full].
Please be aware that allergic
reactions are quite common and
some quite serious)
Sago Palm
Sarsaparilla (smilax officinalis)
Sassafras
Senna
Spruce
St. John's Wort
Stone Root
Tea
All tea contains some salicylates.
Check your box for wording: "Supplement Facts" indicates concentrated strengths
and if there are plant ingredients the tea will very likely block. For
further information please
click here & see
Salicylates in
Foods.
Tea Tree Oil
Thistle
Thyme
Turmeric
Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Valerian
Violet
Wheat grass & Wheat grass Juice
White Willow Bark
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) [natural or artificial is methylsalicylate]
Synonyms---Teaberry; Boxberry; Mountain Tea; Checkerberry; Th?du Canada;
Aromatic Wintergreen; Partridge Berry; Deerberry.
Witch Hazel
Yarrow
Any dictionary can be used to check names to see if they are plants. Melatonin, for example, is a hormone, not a plant, and may be used.
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When Gardening, wear gloves around all plants
Garden plants especially high in salicylates include:
Acacia
Aspen
Birch
Geraniums
Lillies
Marigolds
Mints
Rose hips
Tea tree
Tulips
Violets
Willow
Untreated wood products
are known upon occasion to block for much longer than 24 hours.
Natural salicylates are present in barks, but barks also contain glycosides
which are converted by the liver and intestinal tract to other more potent and
long-lasting salicylates. Be extremely careful when pruning woody-shrubs, trees
and handling fire wood. Cover up well when dispersing wood mulch.
Cutting down xmas trees could block so you might want to be well covered and wear gloves.
Fruits, including:
Apple; Apricot;
Blackberry; Blackcurrant; Boysenberry; Blueberry;
Cantaloupe; Cherry; Cranberry; Custard
apple
Date
Fig
Guava; Grape; Grapefruit
Kiwifruit
Loganberry
Orange
Peach; Pineapple; Plum
Rasberry; Redcurrant
Youngberry
Strawberry
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Products queried by
Guai-Support members which contain Salicylates
Contents
Coversticks & Concealers
Deodorants,
Antiperspirants & Body Powders
Dish, Clothes & All Cleaning Products
Eye Creams
& Eye Make-up Remover
Eye Make-up
Hair Products
Insect & Bug Repellants
Lipsticks & Lip
Products
Makeup (Foundations, Blushes, etc.)
Miscellaneous
Oral Hygiene
Razors, Shave Creams and
Related Products
Skin Care
Soaps & Skin Cleansers
Sunless Tanning and
Sunscreens
Cover
Sticks & Concealers:
Beyond Color Line Diminishing Concealer with SPF 15
Contains Licorice Root Extract
(USA-02/11/19)
Dermablend Chromatone Fade Creme
Contains aloe vera (USA-04/8/21)
Dermablend Leg and Body Cover
Contains caster
oil (USA-01/08/04)
Paula Dorf Total Camouflage Concealer,
Shell/Almond
Contains Castor seed oil (USA-05/11/15)
Physicians Formula Gentle Cover Concealer Stick
contains safflower oil and corn oil
(USA-04/04/07)
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Deodorants,
Antiperspirants & Body Powders:
Arm&Hammer Advanced Deodorancy
Contains Castor Oil (USA-01/10/06)
Dr. Scholl's ORIGINAL Foot Powder
Johnson's Clean & Clear' (Step 3) Daily Oil Balancing
Lotion
- for Combination Skin Contains sals
(Aus-BC: 9 300607 740226)
[02/10/16]
Johnson's® Baby Powder Pure Cornstarch with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E
contains Aloe (USA-03/08/14)
Johnson's® Baby Powder with Aloe & Vitamin E Medicated
Contains
Aloe (USA-03/08/14)
Mennen Speed Stick Ultimate Glacier Deodorant with black label
Contains castor oil. Silver label is *Sal-Free) (USA-01/12/07)
Mennen Speed Stick Ultimate Power Zone
Deodorant with
Black Label contains castor oil
(USA-01/12/07)
Naturally Fresh Roll-On
Contains Chamomile Extract (USA-02/05/28)
Secret Sheer Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant Gel Solid, Spring
Breeze, Ambition, Genuine, Unscented,
Powder Fresh
Contain Castor Oil (F/FF-USA-02/02/22-BC:
3700031039, 3700033719, 3700033721, 3700031033,
3700071184)
Secret Sheer Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant Gel Solid
Regular Scent is confusing, i.e. 2 versions with same BC:
3700071183 found and some contained
Castor Oil and
some didn't)
Secret Invisible Solid (USA-02/02/22-BC 3700031004)
contains Castor Oil
Secret Original Solid, Shower Fresh, Spring Breeze, Regular
Scent, Powder Fresh contain
Castor Oil
(USA-02/02/22-BC
3700071329, 3700071328,
3700071594, 3700071596)
Spring Valley Women's One Daily High Potency Multivitamin Multimineral
Supplement with Calcium, Iron & Zinc contains Acacia
(USA-02/10/14 -100 tabs BC: 78742 43647 - 180 tabs
BC: 05388 58255)
Sure Clear Dry Anti-perspirant & deodorant Regular
(USA: 02/04/16)
contains Castor Oil.
Sure Clear Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant Gel Solid
(USA:
02/04/16)
contains Castor Oil.
Sure Clear Dry Anti-perspirant
& deodorant contains Castor
Oil.
(FF)~(USA: 02/04/16-BC:
3700071717)
Sure Clear Dry Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Stick, Regular
contains Castor Oil.
Scent
(F)~(USA-02/04/17)
Sure Clear Dry Anti-perspirant & Deodorant,
Fresh
contains Castor Oil.
(F)~(USA: 02/04/16)
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Dish & Clothes Detergents & All
Cleaning Products:
Amway's Dish Drops
(UNI)
Colgate-Palmolive Aromatherapy
All contain real essential oils
(UNI-04/04/16)
Colgate-Palmolive
contains aloe (UNI-04/04/16)
Colgate-Palmolive Ultra Dry Skin With
Aloe
Hypoallergenic for Sensitive Skin
Concentrated Dish Liquid (USA-02/04/22)
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Eye
Creams & Eye Make-up Remover
Rohoto Zi Artificial Tear Drop (reported to contain camphor)
(USA: 02/04/?)
Eye Make-up
Clinique Quick Eyes (Eye pencil) now contains 'castor oil'
(USA-01/05/02)
Cover Girl Perfect Blend Eye Pencil (TOA-USA/OZ)
contains hydrogenated castor oil. At
least we know the black does. If you use another color please confirm it
contains the HCO for us.
MAC Khol (New, soft) Eye Pencil (Castor Oil) (USA-01/05/10)
Maybelline Cool Effects Eye Liner contains Aloe Barbadensis
(AUS-02/07/04)
Maybelline Expert Eyebrow & Eye Pencil [not auto, has to be
sharpened], contains hydrogenated cottonseed oil
(USA-02/05/02- BC: 0 4155453017 9)
Wet 'n' Wild Kohl-Kajal Eyeliner Pencil
(04/07/16-contains castor oil-BC:77802 00652)
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Hair Products
Alberto VO5 Sheer Vitality Shampoo
(F-NZ-06/12/27 BC: 300ml - 9 310158 161050)
Goldwell Kerasilk Conditioning Shampoo (contains peach kernel oil, peach
extract, updated 05/02/22)
Graham Webb Head Games Final Answer
Reconstructive
Conditioner [8 fl oz -200 ml-contains aloe &
other sals] (USA-03/11/16)
KMS Color Vitality Shampoo, for Color Treated Hair
(contains botanicals: USA-06/11/29)
L'Oreal Studio Line Styling Gel, Mega Gel
contains Benzyl salicylate (USA-05/07/11-BC: 71249
36101)
L'Oreal Studio Line Mega Mousse
contains Benzyl salicylate (USA-05/07/11-BC: 71249
33801)
Nioxin Shampoo contains mint (USA-01/03/25)
Pantene in Gold colored cans contains botanicals (USA-05/04)
Salon Selectives (USA) (01/02/01)
- all which are not on *Sal-Free list, inc. Salon Selectives, Rise Up Volumizing Mousse, contain nettle extract
Suave Herbal Care Hairspray-- passion flower, rosemary
extracts (USA) (01/02/28)
Squalene in Clinique products (may come from either fish oil
OR olive oil) (USA) (00/09/20)
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Insect & Bug Repellants
These can be used but must never touch your skin.
Citronella essential oil - 100% pure
(apply to handkerchief/paper towel and wear away from skin)
Citronella soap.
(apply to handkerchief/paper towel & wear away from skin)
Clear liquid vanilla
[sold in Mexico] is said to repels bugs(*Sal-Full so don't apply to skin. Apply to handkerchief and pin to
clothing.)
Marigolds repel bugs
[*Sal-Full - Plant them about the yard but avoid skin contact.)
NutriBiotic Jungle Juice
contains several essential
oils but could be applied to paper towel/ handkerchief and carried in
pocket - be very careful with handling. It must not touch your
skin)
'Off! Skintastic Insect Repellent for the
Family,
Spray Pump 4.75% DEET' contains aloe.
(TOA
Off! Skintastic Insect Repellent with
Sunscreen, SPF 30 Lotion
(TOA
9.5% DEET Contains aloe.
Vick's
Vaporub (is *Sal-Full but can be put on paper towel/
handkerchief
and carried in pocket to repel insects [Mosquitos etc.]
but be very
careful with handling. It must not touch your
skin)
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Lipstick & Lip
Products
Avon Glaze Wear Liquid Lip Color CLEAR
[contains octisalate (previously, octyl
salicylate) & some other colours may contain sals also. We need feedback on
these ] (UNI-04/07/21)
Blistex Silk & Shine [contains Corn Oil]
(USA-03/06/23)
Blistex Fruit Smoothies, SPF 15
[contains 'Daucus carota sativa' and,
according to www.drugstore.com, it also contains 'castor oil'. The first may be
low enough in salicylates to be safe in a lip product but the latter is
worrisome.] (USA-04/07/23)
Blistex Lip Tone, SPF 15
[contains various salicylates] (USA-04/07/23)
Dermablend Line Smoother for Lips &
Eyes
contains aloe vera (USA-04/8/21)
Lancome Sheer Magnetic Lipstick contains Lavender Kernel Oil
(USA-01/07/02)
Oil of Olay Lip pencil -- Hydrogenated Palm Oil
(CAN-01/02/01)
Lise Watier Lip Shimmer
contains Ricinus Communis (Castor) seed oil.
(CAN-06/05/29)
Long's Regular Flavored Lip Balm (USA-02/04/24-BC:
1233390231) - contains unlisted camphor
Mary Kay Triple-Action Lip Enhancer (UNI-02/01/15).
It
contains
grapefruit extract; grapefruit is
relatively low in
sals, so the extract would be considered
*Sal-Full", albeit
probably low-sal. It would probably be ok in a
shampoo for
most people for instance but too chancy in a lip
product.
Natural ice lip balm
OPI Lip Color contains aloe extracts
(USA-02/09/25)
QV Lip Balm contains castor oil (AUS-02/06/07)
Revlon Color Stay Lip Pencil (USA/AUS) (01/02/14) (contains
Aloe)
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner contains Aloe
(USA/AUS-01/04/23)
Wet LipGloss Rouge Brilliant (color V2003) contains Castor
Oil (USA-01/05/07)
Herpecin-L Lip and Cold Sore Protectant, SPF 30
(USA-01/03/02)
Herpecin-L Lip and Cold Sore Protectant, SPF 36
(USA-01/03/02)
CG Smoothers Lipliners (contain castor oil) (01/05/31)
CG Triple Lipstick (contains castor oil) (01/05/31)
Chantecaille Lip Sheers & Matte Lipsticks (castor oil)
(USA-01/01/08)
Urban Decay XXX Shine Cooling Lip Gloss
Contains Peppermint
(NTOA-USA-06/02/25)
Vaseline
Lip Therapy
Cherry
flavor with SPF 15
(opaque white tube/red
cap) contains salicylates: Borage Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Aloe
Extract, Kukui Nut Oil, Corn Oil
(USA-02/02/15)
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Makeup (Foundations, Blushes, etc.)
Almay Stay Smooth Beyond Powder Blush contains aloe
extract (USA-01/06/01)
Dermablend Leg and Body Cover contains caster oil
(USA-01/08/04)
Clinique Soft Finish Makeup contains Colacuminata,
Malzaceae extract (USA-02/05/02)
Estee Lauder Blush All Day Natural Cheek Color contains
Lavender (USA-01/11/30)
Estee Lauder Double Matte Makeup (USA-01/11/30)
Estee Lauder Enlighten Makeup (USA-01/12/30)
Estee Lauder Equalizer Makeup (USA-01/12/30)
Estee Lauder Futurist Makeup (USA-01/12/30)
Estee Lauder Minute makeup (USA-01/12/30)Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive
Lifting Makeup (USA-01/12/30)
L'Oriel Plénitude range & several products including Turning
Point, Age Perfect, Futur-E & Active Daily Moisture Lotion
contain Salicylic Acid (AUS-01/05/09)
Mary Kay Medium-Coverage Foundation
(UNI-04/06/20)
Mary Kay Full-Coverage Foundation
(UNI-04/06/20)
Mary Kay Clarifying Mask (Formula3) contains Chamomile &
Lavender Extracts (UNI-01/03/28)
Revlon Foundation Oil Free (UK) contains salicylates
Revlon New Complexion Blushing Cheek Powder, Oil-Free
(round compact) contains salicylic acid (USA-01/06/01)
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Miscellaneous:
Alcusal
BHA when it stands for
beta hydroxy acid.
It can also stand for
Butylated Hydroxy Anisole which is ok. Call the company to see which it is.
Catnip
Chewing Gums
(all) *might* be contaminated with Salicylates from
previous runs during production & contain a small amount of sals in their base. We've had reports of blocking, even
with non-flavor gums, i.e. Nicotine original. If you decide to chew them anyway don't choose a mint (many Bubble gum flavors also contain
some mint) & perhaps steer clear of the natural Cinnamons also, and see the
blocking test instructions in the
Sal-FAQ
(remember that partial blocking isn't easy to
detect without mapping over a goodly period of time).
Call the companies to double check that a Cinnamon flavor is artificial even if it states it is - there might be regional differences in the source of flavors.
Reports of blocking:
Arm & Hammer Sugar Free Cinnamon Gum
Trident Sugar-free Cinnamon Gum
Double Bubble gum
Clinique nail polish contains herbs, tea tree oil (USA-01/08/01)
Duoplant
Egocappol
Fisalamine
Freezone
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes
With Aloe & Vitamin E, (FF-USA-04/08/20)
Huggies Newborn Ultra-Gentle Baby Wipes
With Aloe & Vitamin E, (FF-USA-04/08/20)
Huggies Supreme Care Baby Wipes
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