Salicylaldehyde

Clinical trial

Aromatic aldehyde (salicylic acid precursor)

Mechanism of Action

Metabolized to salicylic acid; inhibits COX-1/COX-2; reduces prostaglandin synthesis similar to aspirin, though less potent

Research Notes

MeadowsweetWestern

Salicylaldehyde is the primary salicylate in meadowsweet providing mild to moderate anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Clinical evidence supports efficacy for musculoskeletal pain and osteoarthritis, with gastrointestinal tolerability superior to aspirin due to lower overall salicylate content and protective mucilage content.

Found In 1 Herb

Meadowsweet

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Aromatic aldehyde (salicylic acid precursor)

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Salicylaldehyde

Aromatic aldehyde (salicylic acid precursor)Bioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

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