Treatments and Remedies in Medieval Britain Flashcards

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What was the most common first response to illness in medieval Britain?

Many people turned to God. They prayed, went on pilgrimages, or made offerings.

Doctors thought illness came from unbalanced humours. They used bloodletting, purging and diet to balance them.

Bloodletting meant taking blood from a patient. It was done by cutting a vein, using leeches, or using heated cups.

They believed bad humours could be removed from the body. They gave laxatives or made patients vomit to clear them out.

They were medicines made from plants, spices and sometimes minerals. People drank them, rubbed them on the skin, or sniffed them.

Apothecaries mixed and sold medicines. They used herbs, spices and recipes from medical books.

Wise women were local healers, often older women. They used herbs, charms and experience to treat everyday illnesses.

People thought bad smells caused disease. They burned sweet herbs, carried posies, or used incense to clean the air.

It was a set of rules for healthy living. Doctors advised on diet, exercise, sleep and washing to prevent illness.

Doctors checked the stars and zodiac signs before treating patients. They chose when to bleed or operate based on the positions of the planets.