Crocodile droppings
It was believed to be an effective contraceptive. We do not know where and how it should have been applied: either rubbed in or poke in. What do you think?
Ketchup
In the 1830s, a certain Archibald Miles claimed to have found a substance in tomatoes that could treat diarrhea. For diarrhea, however, the remedy prepared by the doctor did not help much, but it went well with French fries.
Mouse mince
Imagine that you are in Ancient Egypt and you have a toothache. Please add some mouse mince to it! Oh, just don't need this one!
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Remedy for warts
Mice were generally considered medicinal animals. For example, in England, mice were cut in half and smeared with a cut carcass on a wart in the hope that they would come off. I wonder if it helped anyone?
Arsenic
Even a child knows that arsenic is deadly. Nevertheless, in the past, it was used to "treat" malaria, and women in the Victorian era even used arsenic as a cosmetic.
Moldy bread
Ancient Egypt again: moldy bread was used to disinfect wounds. It made some sense, since some fungi actually block the development of dangerous bacteria.
Powder of sympathy
Nice name, but nothing more. This powder was used to treat wounds received with slashing weapons. It consisted of earthworms, pig brains, rust, and mummified remains. Here is such a useful thing in all respects.
Mariani wine
This wine was once prepared by the Italian chemist Angelo Mariani. He added crushed coca leaves to red wine and even received a medical patent for this "tonic." It seems to be perfect for a disco!
Tongue incision
So in the 18th century, doctors tried to fight stuttering. You heard right, whole pieces were cut out of the tongue. It seems that in those days it was quite difficult to meet a stutterer. By the way, we took this photo just for clarity, this is not the same incised language.
Dog poop
Do not be surprised. Once they tried to treat angina with their help. By the way, they must have been dried and white. Why? Who knows now …
Shark cartilage
In the 1950s, scientists found out that sharks do not get cancer, and immediately enthusiasts began to eat shark cartilage in the hope that in this way the terrible disease would be bypassed. It's like there are organs of the enemy to receive his power.
Soothing syrup
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup was once popular! Indeed, among the components of the remedy were morphine and alcohol. Here, not only a child whose teeth are teething will calm down, but also an adult! Well, would you taste a spoon?
Mercury
In the early 20th century, mercury was used to treat syphilis. Loss of teeth, neurological disorders, ulcers are just a side effect. Just think!
Pulling teeth
American psychiatrist Henry Andrews Cotton was convinced that mental illness is the result of infections that attack our bodies, and therefore removed all of his patients' teeth, tonsils, spleen and other potentially dangerous organs. It's worth figuring out who the real nutcase is.
Hot iron
The trouble is, if in the Middle Ages you were tormented by hemorrhoids. At that fertile time, he was treated with a red-hot iron. Sensations, presumably, were the most rosy. In general, then it was better not to get sick.
Now, just be happy to be living in our day! Still, modern medicine is much more credible than medieval medicine. Nevertheless, be careful - there are a lot of charlatans around who strive to feed you with minced mouse meat or crocodile droppings.
