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Disclaimer: Medicine in Medieval Europe was bad, which is why the plague went so poorly.

This Simulation Will Tell You How A Doctor Would Have Treated You In Medieval Times

Tell Me Your Symptoms And I'll Tell You How A Medieval Doctor Would Treat You

It looks like what we have here is a classic case of too much blood. What you need is to eat food that's cold and dry. It would also be good to eat sour foods and avoid sweetness. Oh, and I'm obviously going to have to cut you to let some blood out.

Excess of Blood

Hmm, you seem to have too much yellow bile. First, you should have a cup of chamomile tea. Try to eat foods that are salty, cold, and wet. But what would really help is if you let me put leeches on you. In fact, let me schedule you regular bleedings.

Excess of Yellow Bile

Oh no. It seems you have excessive black bile. You should eat some hot soup and stay away from sour foods. Maybe have some sugar if you can afford it. Also, eat this — it'll give you diarrhea.

Excess of Black Bile

What we have here is just too much phlegm. Not like you need to hock a loogie. Like, the...well, no one can be sure what it is. Anyway, try chewing on these bitter herbs, and stay hot and dry. It would probably be best if I also bled you a little bit, but there is an extra fee for that.

Excess of Phlegm

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This Simulation Will Tell You How A Doctor Would Have Treated You In Medieval Times

Hello, child. Are you feeling unwell? Let me ask you a few questions, and we'll figure out a treatment plan that will balance your humors.

This Simulation Will Tell You How A Doctor Would Have Treated You In Medieval Times

Hello, child. Are you feeling unwell? Let me ask you a few questions, and we'll figure out a treatment plan that will balance your humors.

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