Filipendula ulmaria In 1897, Felix Hoffmann created a synthetically altered version of salicin, derived from the species, which caused less digestive upset than pure salicylic acid. The new drug, formally acetylsalicylic acid, was named aspirin by Hoffmann's employer Bayer AG after the old botanical name for meadowsweet, "Spiraea ulmaria". This gave rise to the class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A natural black dye can be obtained from the roots by using a copper mordant. A tea made from "Filipendula ulmaria" flowers or leaves has been used in traditional Austrian herbal medicine for the treatment of rheumatism, gout, infections,
The Indian in the Cupboard the nurse in the cupboard and bring her to life. The nurse, called Matron, believing she has has dozed off while on duty, saves Little Bear's life. Matron also announces that Bright Stars is pregnant and the boys decide that it would be safer to keep Bright Stars with them until after the baby is born, rather than return her to her war-torn village. Patrick brings the cowboy Boone back to life through the cupboard in order to help Bright Stars care for Little Bear. Little Bear tells Boone about the troubles his people are suffering during their war with