The Wonder of Aspirin

History

Acetylsalicylic acid was first synthesized in 1853 by von Gerhardt by mixing acetic acid with salicylic acid. It was first invented for arthritis. This medicine became the first pain reliever in tablet form. The name of aspirin means pain relief, speed, reliability, and tolerability. Aspirin was submitted to the Imperial Patent Office in Berlin, West Germany, in 1899.

Common Cold Medicines: Choose (Only) Medicines You Need!

As we know, now there are plenty of common cold medicines in market, and most of them is available over-the-counter. But do you know what are the active ingredients of each medicines? Are they suitable with your symptoms? In this article, I will describe some active components in common cold medicines, with the analysis of each benefits of them.