THE BLACK DEATH
The black death started in 1328. it continued to 1351 with out breaks for the next 60 years. it was spread by fleas carried by small rodents such as rats.It eventually spread to many countries. nearly one third of of the population of the world died. That would be 200 million people in Europe! There were about 7500 victims dying from the plague every day.
SYMPTOMS
people would die in a matter of 2-4 days. |
TREATMENT
unfortunately, people did not know how the plague began or spread. strangely enough, they believed it was spread by 'bad' air so they held bundles of herbs under their nose to keep the air nice.
HEADACHES RELIEVED BY:
NAUSEA WAS TREATED WITH:
LUNGE PROBLEMS:
OTHER TREATMENT
vinegar was mostly used as a cleaning agent. they also thought blood letting was a fantastic way to cure.
unfortunately, people did not know how the plague began or spread. strangely enough, they believed it was spread by 'bad' air so they held bundles of herbs under their nose to keep the air nice.
HEADACHES RELIEVED BY:
- roses
- lavender
- sage
NAUSEA WAS TREATED WITH:
- wormwood
- mint
- balm
LUNGE PROBLEMS:
- licorice
- comfrey
OTHER TREATMENT
vinegar was mostly used as a cleaning agent. they also thought blood letting was a fantastic way to cure.
(SLIDE SHOW SHOWS ALL TREATMENT INGREDIENTS)
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