In Ancient Greek medicine, the use of morphine and aspirin as we know them today was not practiced. However, there were some natural remedies that had similar effects. The name "morphine" does indeed have its roots in Greek mythology, derived from "Morpheus," the Greek God of dreams. While the Greeks did not have access to the isolated compound we now know as morphine, they were aware of the pain-relieving properties of opium, from which morphine is derived. Opium was used in various forms to alleviate pain and induce sleep.

As for aspirin, the active ingredient in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, can be found in the bark of the willow tree. The ancient Greeks were aware of the pain-relieving properties of willow bark and used it to alleviate headaches, fevers, and other discomforts. While they did not have the scientific knowledge to isolate and synthesize acetylsalicylic acid, they recognized the medicinal properties of willow bark and utilized it in their treatments.

It is important to note that the ancient Greeks did not have the same level of understanding and technological advancements in medicine as we do today. However, their observations and use of natural remedies laid the foundation for the development of modern drugs like morphine and aspirin. The discovery and isolation of these compounds in later centuries revolutionized medicine and provided more targeted and effective treatments for pain and inflammation.