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Originally Posted by AeWingnut
this is the first thing I found for salicylic acid
It is known for its ability to ease aches and pains and reduce fevers. The medicinal properties of salicylate, mainly for fever relief, have been known since ancient times, and it was used as an anti-inflammatory drug.
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Salicylic acid is basically aspirin. It was originally derived from white willow bark.