Hazards: Drug interaction; inhibits blood clotting; toxicity; high doses are teratogenic.
Contraindications: Anticoagulant medication, major surgery, hemophilia, other bleeding disorders. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children. People with salicylate sensitivity (often applies to ADD/ADHD).
Contraindications (Oral):Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Maximum adult daily oral dose: 175mg
Maximum dermal use level: 2.4%
Our Recommendations: Our oral and dermal restrictions are based on 99.5% methyl salicylate content and methyl salicylate limits of 2.5mg/kg and 2.4% (see Methyl salicylate profile, Chapter 14). Oral use of methyl salicylate-rich essential oils should be avoided in GERD, and salicylates are contraindicated in children due to the risk of developing Reye’s syndrome. Essential oils with a high methyl salicylate content should be avoided in pregnancy and lactation, and by anyone concurrently taking anticoagulant drugs. Caution is advised in those with hypersensitivity to salicylates, or dermatological conditions where the integrity of the skin is impaired. (Tisserand & Young, 2014, Essential Oil Safety 2nd Ed. p. 469)
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