Crushed weasel testicles and other medieval cures
Dozens of unique, centuries-old manuscripts have gone on display, showcasing medieval ideas of how to cure disease and live a ...
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Fruit and veg, exercise, frequent bloodletting and more tips on staying healthy from medieval travelers
Bloodletting was central to medieval medical practice. It used leeches or sharp knife-like instruments to nick the vein and cause blood to drain from the body. It was performed both preventatively ...