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When does a substance cross from natural to unnatural? Lithium is naturally occurring, ibuprofen is made from tree bark. These are not unique examples.
by callalex 3y ago
When does a substance cross from natural to unnatural? Lithium is naturally occurring, ibuprofen is made from tree bark. These are not unique examples.
- Jtsummers 3y agoAspirin is the one from tree bark (willow trees), not ibuprofen.
- NoZebra120vClip 3y agoAspirin 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!