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| − | '''Aspirin''' originated as a [[herbal]] remedy, a bitter powder now called [[salicin]] which was extracted from the bark of the [[willow]] tree in ancient Greek times. [http://www.howstuffworks.com/aspirin.htm] First synthesized as acetylsalicylic acid {{years ago|1899}} years ago this wonder drug has been an unmixed blessing to patients all over the world, relieving aches, pains and fever. | + | '''Aspirin''' originated as a [[herbal]] remedy, a bitter powder now called [[salicin]] which was extracted from the bark of the [[willow]] tree in ancient Greek times (however this raw form often induced extreme stomach pains as a side effect). [http://www.howstuffworks.com/aspirin.htm] First synthesized as acetylsalicylic acid {{years ago|1899}} years ago this wonder drug has been an unmixed blessing to patients all over the world, relieving aches, pains and fever. |
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Revision as of 21:49, July 3, 2008
Aspirin originated as a herbal remedy, a bitter powder now called salicin which was extracted from the bark of the willow tree in ancient Greek times (however this raw form often induced extreme stomach pains as a side effect). [1] First synthesized as acetylsalicylic acid 127 years ago this wonder drug has been an unmixed blessing to patients all over the world, relieving aches, pains and fever.