From willow bark to aspirin: The evolution of modern medicine, through the rise and fall of ancient and medieval empires

“There is a lot to learn from ancient medical treatises and scholars, not to only discover potential novel treatments, but also to learn the history of modern medicine, and appreciate the work that has been done thousands of years ago.”

https://oxsci.org/from-willow-bark-to-aspirin-the-evolution-of-modern-medicine-through-the-rise-and-fall-of-ancient-and-medieval-empires/

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