2007-11-21 05:51:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Something interesting about aspirin is that as long as it has been used, scientists still do not know exactly how it works in the body.
2007-11-21 09:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by WarLabRat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an analgesic, a pain reliever, a fever reducer.
Aspirin (acetyl salacilic acid) was discovered because native populations would chew the bark of willow trees to reduce pain. When chemistry progressed to the point where the active compound could be identified, ASA was it.
2007-11-21 15:09:03 · answer #2 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is used as a pain reliever, fever reducer, anti-coagulant (blood thinner), prophylaxis against cardiovascular disease and stroke, and lately they have been experimenting with it with cancer patients. It is truly a marvel.
2007-11-22 10:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋