The history of Aspirin

[olhillbilly]

It seems like every time that you turn on the news these days they find a new use for aspirin. One can't help but wonder if it's really some type of miracle drug.

So, it then is very surprising to find out that it was overlooked by science for nearly fifty years after its invention. Better yet, even after its rediscovery, there was considerable reluctance by the manufacturer to waste money and attempt to actually market it. It's a good thing that they chose to.

So, lets hop in our time traveler and set the date for the fifth century B.C. The exact date is not too important. Just choose some time between 460 and 377 B.C.

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home.nycap.rr.com/useless/aspirin/index.html

[SpyderLady]

Very interesting

[califgirl]

That is interesting.

[WVsnowflake]

Another good remedy for pain ( mainly headaches ) is to take a piece of cheese cloth ( or paper towel ) place some mint into it . ( dried works just fine,) get it wet with cold water and lay it accross your forehead. close your eyes and rest . To relax put German Chamomile into a cheese cloth and run a nice bath drop it into the bath and soak. the smell of the chamomile works wonders. works good as a tea for sleepless nights also.

[SpyderLady]

Thanks snowflake. I had mint until this year. It got killed from the late freeze. I don't have any herbs. I need to get a supply. I am sure they would do better than expensive over the counter things.

[WVsnowflake]

Herbs are really important to have in your cupborard not only to spice up food but also alot are used in cures. There is a wonderful place online you can order your herbs, I have bought from them for several years. A lot of their herbs are Organic. I especially love their blended teas, I love the Womans Balancing tea. My husband drinks the Happy Man Tea. Here is the website pop in and look around , Order you a tea or two, A small bag last about a month depending on how aften you drink it. ;D


www.mountainroseherbs.com/

[SpyderLady]

Thanks, I will check it out.