Conjuring up a time when butchers and executioners knew more about anatomy than university-trained physicians, the phrase ‘medieval medicine’ sounds horrific to those of us with modern ideas on hygiene, instant pain relief and effective treatments. In those days no one could allay the dread of plague or the many other horrible diseases we have now forgotten. However, the medieval medical profession provided patients with everything from cosmetic procedures and dietary advice to life-saving surgeries and post-operative antibiotics. Intriguingly, alongside such expertise, some still believed that unicorns, dragons and elephants supplied vital medical ingredients and that horoscopes could predict the sex of unborn babies.This book explores the labyrinth of strange ideas and unlikely remedies that make up the weird, wonderful and occasionally beneficial world of medieval medicine.
Medieval Medicine: Its Mysteries and Science
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Author: Mount, Toni
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781445655420
Details:
Author: Mount, Toni
Brand: Amberley Publishing
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 304
Release Date: 15-04-2016
Part Number: 30
Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 1.0 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781445655420
