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   The use of weed was recorded up to the earliest time of 2800 BC in central Asia or western China because of its healing properties. The use of weed was recorded up to the earliest time of 2800 BC in central Asia or western China because of its healing properties.
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   The earliest record of medicinal herbs recorded on an ancient slab from the Sumerians. The Egyptians also had early records but with how to use opium for medicinal purposes. The earliest record of medicinal herbs recorded on an ancient slab from the Sumerians. The Egyptians also had early records but with how to use opium for medicinal purposes.
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   Morphine was discovered after Friedrich Sertuener found a crystalline substance from opium in a test tube and testing it. Morphine was discovered after Friedrich Sertuener found a crystalline substance from opium in a test tube and testing it.
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   Aspirin was made around 1897 by Felix Hoffmann as a medicine "devoid of sodium salicylate." Aspirin was made around 1897 by Felix Hoffmann as a medicine "devoid of sodium salicylate."
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   Pepto-Bismol was first sold in 1900 or 1901 by a doctor in New York. It was originally sold as a remedy for infant diarrhea by Norwich Pharmacal Company under the name "Bismosal: Mixture Cholera Infantum". It was renamed Pepto-Bismol in 1919. Pepto-Bismol was first sold in 1900 or 1901 by a doctor in New York. It was originally sold as a remedy for infant diarrhea by Norwich Pharmacal Company under the name "Bismosal: Mixture Cholera Infantum". It was renamed Pepto-Bismol in 1919.
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   Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 to deal with bacterial infection. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 to deal with bacterial infection.
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   testosterone was first gathered from bulls in 1935 but soon they learned how to synthesize it. testosterone was first gathered from bulls in 1935 but soon they learned how to synthesize it.
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   in 1949 Corticosteroids found use in clinical practice for the treatment of arthritis. in 1949 Corticosteroids found use in clinical practice for the treatment of arthritis.
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   Birth control pills were created around 1950-1953 as a more safer alternative to getting rid of unwanted pregnancies. Birth control pills were created around 1950-1953 as a more safer alternative to getting rid of unwanted pregnancies.
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   Tylenol was introduced in 1955 as a way to relieve pain and fevers. Tylenol was introduced in 1955 as a way to relieve pain and fevers.
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   Ibuprofen was created around 1961 as a alternative to aspirin. Ibuprofen was created around 1961 as a alternative to aspirin.
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   weed has begun to come back legally around 2020 for medical reasons. weed has begun to come back legally around 2020 for medical reasons.