The benefits of aspirin for the body is its ability to block the production of prostaglandins (hormones are involved in inflammation, cause aggregation of platelets and increase body temperature), thereby minimizing inflammation, reducing body temperature and reducing the platelet clumping. But aspirin can cause damage to the mucous membrane of the digestive organs, causing gastritis and forming ulcers, so aspirin is taken only after eating, drinking plenty of water. The harmful effect of aspirin is due to the presence of a functional group: