Willow: Tree Bark That Begat Aspirin

Montana Public Radio | By mtpr.org

Published December 6, 2013 at 8:00 AM MST

December 7th & 9th, 2013: Willow, the original source of aspirin, is still prescribed by herbalists, particularly for urinary tract infections and muscle pain.

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