No a good feed of ericaceous compost ill work far better. Aspirin, salicylic acid, is used to treat aches, pains and fevers.

I'd be very interested where you found this suggestion Susan - most intriguing!

Just seen Bamboo's answer to the duplicate question - very interesting!

Bulba tells me this is a old wives tale!

Have a look at the ref Bamboo's given MG!

I did... still won't help a camellia though

Not that I have ever heard, but gardeners new to camellias often feel the need of two tablets!

Lol Tugb.

No MG, if does confirm that its no use to them - just thought you might be interested in the research.