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Ancient Healing Methods: When Pain Was Felt to the Marrow Before Modern Medicine

Modern medicine has made remarkable strides, with many diseases now easily treatable through antibiotics. However, in the past, people didn’t have access to these medical marvels and relied on traditional methods. Let’s explore four methods that might one day make a comeback:

One of modern medicine’s greatest achievements is the development of antibiotics. But before their invention, doctors and healers used a wide array of methods, from knives to leeches and even honey, to alleviate patients’ pain.

Today, some researchers believe that the development and widespread use of antibiotics could lead to antibiotic resistance. This means that our society might have to return to these ancient remedies and treatments.

The misuse or overuse of antibiotic treatments has led to the emergence of highly resistant organisms. This makes treating infections much more challenging.

So, how were infections treated before antibiotics and antibacterial drugs?

Bloodletting

Historically known as ‘conscious bloodletting,’ this practice originated in ancient Egypt around 1000 BCE and was used until the 1940s. Bloodletting was recommended for many illnesses throughout ancient times.

Bloodletting was based on an ancient medical theory that the body’s four ‘humors’ — blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile — needed to be in balance for good health. Since infections were believed to result from an excess of blood in the body, bloodletting was used to restore balance by removing blood from the patient.

Mercury for Syphilis

Certain chemical elements or natural chemical compounds, especially for open wounds or syphilis infections, have been used as treatments over the centuries. From the 14th century to 1910–1920, mercury was used as a treatment for syphilis. However, this practice often had severe side effects.

Herbal Remedies

Throughout the centuries, various herbal remedies were used to treat infections. One such remedy was quinine, used to treat malaria. In the past, the bark of the cinchona tree was ground into a fine powder, mixed with water, and given to the patient as a drink.

Honey as a Natural Remedy

The Sumerians used honey to treat wounds. Honey’s sugar content can dehydrate bacterial cells, while its acidic nature can inhibit bacterial growth. Honey also contains enzymes that can kill bacteria.

Manuka honey is said to be the most potent form of honey, with stronger antibacterial properties than other types.

While modern medicine has transformed healthcare, exploring these ancient methods provides a glimpse into the history of medical practices and the innovative solutions our ancestors developed to combat illness and infection.

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