now, could all of those salicylates - from oregano, from basil, from thyme, from cumin, from tomatoes, from red peppers from broccoli, from raspberries, from strawberries, from guava, from avocado, from paprika - create bleeding in the stomach?

well, daily aspirin might.

so, there's some logic to it. this might be the cause of the mystery.

i'll ask the stomach specialist.