History of aspirin History of aspirin The history of aspirin (IUPAC name acetylsalicylic acid ) begins with its synthesis and manufacture in 1899. Before that, salicylic acid had been used medicinally since antiquity. Medicines made from willow and other salicylate-rich plants appear in clay tablets from ancient Sumer as well as the Ebers Papyrus from ancient Egypt. Hippocrates referred to their use of salicylic tea to reduce fevers around 400 BC, and were part of the pharmacopoeia of Western medicine in classical antiquity and the Middle Ages. Willow bark extract became recognized for its specific effects on fever, pain and inflammation in the
The Indian in the Cupboard year", "The Indian in the Cupboard" has received several literary awards across the years and is becoming regarded as a classic in children's literature. A list of the awards received is as follows: Because of the varying opinions on the subject matter and portrayal of Native Americans in the novel, the quality of the book is largely subjective. While it can be argued that the stereotypes perpetuated by the novel are unforgivable, advocates for book praise the novel on aspects of convincing characters, reader captivation and enchantment, and keeping in touch with young readers, among other things. The second book