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What spice, used since ancient times, is known for its anti-inflammatory properties?
Did you know that willow bark, used in ancient times, is the origin of modern aspirin?
Ancient civilizations, such as the Sumerians and Egyptians, recognized the bark’s potential to alleviate pain and reduce fevers.
Willow bark contains salicin, a natural compound that mirrors the active ingredient in aspirin.
Hippocrates, around 400 BCE, noted its benefits for pain relief and used it to treat headaches and other ailments.
This ancient remedy paved the way for the development of aspirin by Bayer in the late 19th century.
Its enduring legacy highlights the deep roots of botanical medicine in modern pharmacology.
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