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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.