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Aspirin is the one from tree bark (willow trees), not ibuprofen.



Aspirin is chemically synthesized in labs in high-volume industrial manufacturing. They could not rationally harvest it from willow bark and call it a real drug.

I do indeed drink a tea containing meadowsweet, which is the original salicylate compound which inspired aspirin. The TM blend also includes turmeric and ginger and is chiefly aimed at supporting digestion. I am unsure of its efficacy versus consuming whole ginger and such, but it sure tastes good!




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