You mean it wasn't all snake oil? Because this would have been real medicine! Now, let's not assume that it was manufactured perfectly, mind you. Back in the day, chemistry was a real "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" type of deal.
Ancient Apocalypse trending on Netflix, awakening millions who've watched and finally started questioning the bullshit evolutionist narrative of apes to humans, "our ancestors were cavemen" idiots. Coincidentally, watching that series prompted me to rewatch the most recent Indiana Jones... Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Came out 2008. Saw in theaters. Thought it was dumb then. But I get it now.
And even without the deep understanding of the 'whys', they knew the scientific method well enough. Do something, then see what happens. If it works, keep doing it. If it doesn't work, do something else.
Which is a hell of a lot better than today's "science" of: if it doesn't work, do it twice as much.
And they didn't have FDA requirements of 5 yr assessment trials (longer for pregnant) nor the most powerful lobbyists in D.C. shilling for pharmaceutical giants to figure out medicinal dosages & such are just weak enough to never cure, only treat. (save govt authorized emergency gene replacement therapies)
You mean it wasn't all snake oil? Because this would have been real medicine! Now, let's not assume that it was manufactured perfectly, mind you. Back in the day, chemistry was a real "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" type of deal.
"Back in the day" there were a lot of skilled alchemists who developped their craft into the pharmaceutical, medical and chemical field.
Oldest pharmacy in Germany in Trier "The Golden Lion" pharmacy from 1241.
https://sedulia.blogs.com/photos/europe_today/trier_oldest_pharmacy_in_germany_1241.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_pharmacy
Yup.
The idea our ancestors were stupid always cracks me up.
Most today couldn't stand toe to toe academically.
Ancient Apocalypse trending on Netflix, awakening millions who've watched and finally started questioning the bullshit evolutionist narrative of apes to humans, "our ancestors were cavemen" idiots. Coincidentally, watching that series prompted me to rewatch the most recent Indiana Jones... Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Came out 2008. Saw in theaters. Thought it was dumb then. But I get it now.
And even without the deep understanding of the 'whys', they knew the scientific method well enough. Do something, then see what happens. If it works, keep doing it. If it doesn't work, do something else.
Which is a hell of a lot better than today's "science" of: if it doesn't work, do it twice as much.
Since 1832 we had a weights and measurements in the U.S.
Not exactly throw and wall stick.
And they didn't have FDA requirements of 5 yr assessment trials (longer for pregnant) nor the most powerful lobbyists in D.C. shilling for pharmaceutical giants to figure out medicinal dosages & such are just weak enough to never cure, only treat. (save govt authorized emergency gene replacement therapies)