Tracing the Origins: What was the first drug found on Earth?
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More than 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals in what is now Spain used poplar bark containing a natural precursor to aspirin and mold with antibiotic properties, a powerful glimpse into the earliest forms of pharmacology. This discovery highlights the complex journey to determine what was the first drug found on Earth, pointing to a long history of medicinal use that predates human civilization.
