salicins

/ˈsælɪsɪnz/
noun
  1. Plural of salicin; multiple types or sources of the compound found in willow bark.
    • Herbalists often discuss the benefits of natural salicins over synthetic drugs.
    • The lab tested several salicins to compare their pain-relieving properties.
    • Different species of willow produce various salicins with slightly different effects.
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