Plants and Medicine: Aspirin

Aspirin is our most common painkiller. It has an amazing history, which can be traced back thousands of years to the Egyptians. Where does it come from and what makes it so special? Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Aspirin originates from an ancient plant remedy used by the Egyptians. They chewed willow bark to relieve pain and fever. The link was identified and eventually led to the production of aspirin. Aspirin's main functions are to reduce pain, swelling and fever. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.