9 Weird Medieval Medicines

Medicine in the ancient world through medieval times was very different from what we experience today. People back then, just like us, worried about their health and what they might do to ward off sickness, or alleviate symptoms if they did fall ill. Medicines in the medieval period were sometimes homemade, if they weren’t too complicated. Simple medicines consisted of a single ingredient – usually a herb – but if they required numerous ingredients or preparation in advance, they could be purchased from an apothecary, rather like a modern pharmacist. Although some medical remedies were quite sensible, others were extraordinarily weird. They all now come with a health warning, so it’s probably best not to try these at home. Read complete article at -- http://www.historyextra.com/article/medieval/9-weird-medieval-medicines