Research on it was done in the 19th Century by Charles Gerhardt, who studied anhydrides, and Felix Hoffman, who wanted to help his father. Its mechanism was described by John Vane, who showed that it 
Research on it was done in the 19th Century by Charles Gerhardt, who studied anhydrides, and Felix Hoffman, who wanted to help his father. Its mechanism was described by John Vane, who showed that it decreased the production of prostaglandins. Ancient Egyptians used it by eating myrtle leaves and Greeks by willow bark. It is known to scientists as acetylsalicylic acid, and in some cases it causes Reye's Syndrome. Name this medication used as an anti- inflammatory that reduces fevers and relieves pain.
Research on it was done in the 19th Century by Charles Gerhardt, who studied anhydrides, and Felix Hoffman, who wanted to help his father.