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Willow: Tree Bark That Begat Aspirin

By mtpr.org
Published December 6, 2013 at 8:00 AM MST
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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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