Plants make their own version of aspirin, researchers find

Friday, September 19, 2008 - 16:49 in Biology & Nature

Scientists say plants may produce an aspirin-like chemical as an immune reaction to stress. Detecting the substance may help show early signs of disease. Aspirin is among the most popular remedies used by people. Turns out some plants like it too.

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