Written by Lola Before humans had the luxury of pain relievers and pharmaceutical drugs, many relied on the curing effects of willow tree bark, which was either chewed or boiled and used to relieve fevers and inflammation. Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, is a familiar drug, used for relieving cold and flu symptoms, fevers, and general aches and pains in the body, and, as made clear by its chemical formula, contains salicin – a chemical found in willow bark. In the following […]
