Its uses are vast and varied, but its risks are greater than some understand. It has been embroiled in politics and even war. It is, perhaps, the most interesting pharmaceutical in history.
I didn't watch the video yet, but I recall hearing that if Aspirin were to be discovered today it would be a prescription drug, requiring a doctor's approval before using.
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It killed alot of people in the Spanish flu outbreak. The Dr's were giving handfuls to people then they would drown in thier own blood from coughing.
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DeleteI believe I read the American Indian used the willow bark. He didn't mention it but I think it's so.
ReplyDeleteWillow bark was used in Medieval England ( documented), so most likely it was known as a cure everywhere willow grows.
DeleteI didn't watch the video yet, but I recall hearing that if Aspirin were to be discovered today it would be a prescription drug, requiring a doctor's approval before using.
ReplyDeleteI would have to say that without a doubt, LSD is far more interesting than aspirin.
ReplyDeleteNo way it could get approved today.
ReplyDeleteYou can crush up a couple of aspirin and dump them in a car battery and it will revive it enough to start.
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