The "spir" in Aspirin is derived from a plant called Spiraea ulmaria, which yields salicin. What is the common name for this herb?
Answer Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet (or Mead Wort) is a perennial herb native throughout most of Europe and Western Asia. This potent herb naturally produces salicin, which is an anti-inflammatory agent.
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