When the bleeding, such as nose bleeding, or postoperative period, should avoid eating foods containing spices, because it can aggravate bleeding that can be fatal due to loss of blood.

In addition to certain medications, herbs can be a natural blood thinner that can be very function for people suffering from blocked arteries or blood clotting.

But the spice is actually an enemy to people who are experiencing bleeding, such as hematuria (blood in urine), bleeding from the nose (nose bleeds or epistaxis) or heavy menstrual periods in women.

One type of natural blood thinners are substances that block vitamin K, which is salicylate. The most famous is aspirin, but the food ingredients such as spices also contain salicylates.

Salicylates are good for people who suffered blood clots or clotting, even for people who have thin blood vessels. But for people who are experiencing bleeding, salicylate could make him lose more blood so they can result fatal.

Foods that are generally high salicylates such as spices, fruits, especially dried fruits, nuts, and also some flavorings and preservatives.

CTDS Launched on Thursday (12/09/2010), here are some herbs and spices high in salicylates:
1. Curry powder
2. Cayenne pepper
3. Ginger
4. Paprika
5. Turmeric
6. Cinnamon
7. Thyme (thymus)
8. Oregano

While the fruits of high salicylates include:
1. Raisins
2. Cherry
3. Blueberries
4. Wine
5. Strawberries
6. Orange
7. Cranberry

In addition, other materials of high salicylates include:
1. Chewing gum
2. Honey
3. Candy
4. Vinegar
5. Wine
6. Cider