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Willow tree bark is the source of the active ingredient in Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). As a remedy for pain, Native Americans had chewed on the bark to help alleviate the same general pains that we may take aspirin for now. Though I am unsure of the concentration of ASA in a "chewable mouthful" of tree bark, it is likely not as potent as a single tablet of Aspirin. Looks like the shamen/medicine men knew what they were talking about!
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Why do plants produce chemicals?
Some species of plants contain the base chemicals for many of the product on todays medicine shelves. An example is the presence of aspirin in the Willow tree. Before aspirin was synthesised artificially people used to chew on willow bark to remedy headaches. Many plants are crushed and the juices extracted through process such as centrifugation and filtration. The products can then be put into capsules and taken as medicine. Hope this helps
What are easy digestion tips?
Chew your food, Chew it to the extent that it is liquid. This will help in digesting the food rapidly.
Calcium tablets to be chewed?
You can chew some calcium tablets. When buying the tablets make sure it says chew-able.
In what regions is the plant Khat found growing natively?
Khat is a flowering native to the Arabin peninsula and the horn of Africa. There exists a custom in those regions to chew Khat dating back to thousands of years and it classed by the World Health Organization as an abused drug.
How does the taste of a food change the longer you chew it?
Food starts breaking down from saliva when you are chewing. Generally, most people do not chew long enough to notice any difference, but if you chew long enough it may start to become more bland.
Are Advil's acid or base?
it is an acid that originally came from willow bark. you can chew the inner bark of Willow and get the same benefit (not a strong though)sources: my dad is a history nut and I've tried chewing it.
Who first made aspirin naturally and synthetically?
Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid is a natural drug. Salicylate-rich willow bark extract became recognized for its specific effects on fever, pain and inflammation in the mid-eighteenth century. By the nineteenth century pharmacists were experimenting with and prescribing a variety of chemicals related to salicylic acid, the active component of willow extract.
What beahairvore do dogs have?
bark, chew,and go to the bathroom.
Do ground hogs chew wood?
They don't chew on wood, but they do sometimes eat bark.
What does a dog do for fun?
chew on things, bark, get wet, and many other things
Are mouses native to the US?
yes, they can chew through anything. that's why.
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5 pieces of gum a day!
Name something dogs love to do that cats probably think is ridiculous?
Chase own tails Bark Fetch Dig Chew Bones play fetch they love it cat hate it cat want even put a ball in there mouth
Who was the finder of Native Americans?
The premise of the question is ridiculous. Were they lost? (rhetorical question) The obvious answer is no. What is not lost caanot be found. While you chew on that for a minute, consider that no one found you. No one found Europeans, or Mongols, or the English or French.
What is the 5 charateristics of a dog?
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What mammals eat logs?
No mammals eat logs. However, beavers and porcupines chew on logs to eat the bark and soft fibers between the bark and the wood. Mammals cannot break down the cellulose of wood.
When rabbits cut there teeth?
rabbits teeth constantly grow they need things to chew on to keep them down, wood chips, sticks, bark, etc. there are lots of things you can find for rabbits to chew on at pet stores and walmart
