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Sarah's avatar

When I was a kid I loved a book called "The Midwife's Apprentice," about a girl in medieval England who trains to become a midwife. The author researched a lot of medieval medicine - prayers and talismans and rituals were always part of the process. I remember a scene where the midwife yells up the birth canal to demand the child come out in the name of Christ, like she's exorcising a demon.

This post makes me curious to learn more! I'd love to see some of the recipes.

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Marci Sudlow's avatar

Fascinating stuff. I'd love to peruse these medieval medical recipes. I wonder how many of these were effective in part or in full.

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