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Medieval Herbal Tonics That Kept Plagues at Bay

Medieval Herbal Tonics That Kept Plagues at Bay

During the Black Death, medieval healers turned to potent herbal tonics, blending garlic, rosemary, thyme, and vinegar in a desperate battle against contagion. Monks meticulously recorded their recipes, while households crafted their own remedies, hoping to ward off disease. Some of these ancient mixtures contained surprising antimicrobial properties—echoes of which still linger in modern medicine.

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