Fabbri (2007) Treating Medieval Plague

Fabbri, Christiane Nockels. Treating Medieval Plague: TheWonderful Virtues of Theriac in Early Science and Medicine 12 (2007) 247-283. 2007

Venice treacle

Venice treacle, or theriac, was an ancient wonder medicine, an antidote for most poisons and a cure for most ailments, including the plague.

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Bad air will get you sick

Bad air was believed to be a major cause of sickness in the past, based on the idea of humours and miasma as the cause of disease.

Posted in: The Lazzaretti of Venice.

Venice treacle