Aspirin Article-What did you learn?
Name:____________________________
1. What do willow tree bark extract, oil of wintergreen, and aspirin have in common?
2. The study of the chemistry of medicinal plants began in the 1800s. Why would it have been difficult to identify the active ingredients in those plants?
3. What were some of the drawbacks to salicylic acid as a pain reliever?
4. Felix Hoffman, who worked for the Bayer Company, invented aspirin in 1899. How did he make it?
5. What are some of the benefits of aspirin?
6. How does aspirin work?
7. What are some strategies for reducing stomach irritation caused by aspirin?
8. What are some other medical discoveries that have been found as a result of our understanding of how aspirin works?
All rights reserved. Science NetLinks Student Sheets may be reproduced for educational purposes.