I've been asked about this a few times recently, so I'm going to *gasp!* make a public post about the fun and joy of salicylate intolerance and chronic salicylate toxicity.
Salicylates are what makes aspirin tick. In most people, it's an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Salicylates, over-simplified, are sunscreen and insect repellent for plants.
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