Bloodletting was a common practice in medieval medicine, believed to rid the body of harmful substances.

The Canon of Medicine, written by Avicenna, was a comprehensive medical encyclopedia that influenced medical practice in Europe for centuries.

Barber-surgeons performed a wide range of tasks, including surgeries, bloodletting, and dental work.

The Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, caused painful swellings in the lymph nodes, known as buboes.

There was no effective treatment for the Black Death in medieval times, and it caused widespread devastation.

Trepanation was a surgical procedure performed to release evil spirits or relieve pressure from head injuries.

Most medieval women gave birth at home, assisted by midwives.

Guy de Chauliac's Chirurgia Magna was a comprehensive surgical text that provided detailed instructions for performing various surgical procedures.

Medieval physicians used a combination of methods to diagnose illnesses, including observing symptoms, examining urine, and feeling the pulse.

Bloodletting, often performed using leeches, was a common practice in medieval medicine to rid the body of harmful substances.

Isolation was the primary method of preventing the spread of disease in medieval times, as people believed that diseases were caused by evil spirits or miasma.

The Trotula was a medieval medical text that provided detailed instructions for treating various diseases, particularly those related to women's health.

Confinement was the primary method of treating mental illness in medieval times, as people believed that mental illness was caused by demonic possession or witchcraft.

Animal Organ Therapy was a common practice in medieval medicine, as people believed that animal organs contained healing properties.

Bandaging was the primary method of treating wounds in medieval times, as people believed that wounds were caused by evil spirits or miasma.