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Bizarre medieval medicine, from theriac and bezoars to mandrake ointments and mummy powder. Did any of these Middle Ages “drugs” work—or were they beautiful myths with dangerous costs?
Step inside the medicine chest of the Middle Ages. We unpack bizarre medieval drugs and remedies—theriac, bezoar stones, mandrake & henbane “flying” ointments, belladonna drops, ergot bread, aqua vitae, toadstones, mumia, hashish, unicorn horn myths, and plague cures like Vinegar of the Four Thieves. What was placebo, what was poison, and what—surprisingly—helped? Featuring fresh research notes on theriac and historical tests of bezoars, with clear, calm storytelling for bedtime history fans. If weird medical history is your thing, this one’s for you.

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00:00 – Intro & Setup: Bizarre Medieval Medicine
03:20 – Universal Antidotes? Theriac & Bezoars Explained
10:10 – Flying Ointments
17:30 – Soporific Sponge & Ergot Bread Visions
24:05 – Elixirs & Myths
31:40 – Plague “Cures” & What Actually Helped

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