Ever wondered why barbers used to perform surgeries like bloodletting and tooth extractions?
Wednesday, 15 Jan 2025, 13:36
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In
medieval Europe, barber-surgeons handled grooming and minor medical procedures
because the clergy were forbidden from shedding blood. Over time, formal surgeons
emerged, but the iconic barber’s pole still hints at their bloody origins.
Let’s dive into how they shaped early medicine!
Ever wondered why barbers used to perform surgeries like bloodletting and tooth extractions?
In medieval Europe, barber-surgeons handled grooming and minor medical procedures because the clergy were forbidden from shedding blood. Over time, formal surgeons emerged, but the iconic barber’s pole still hints at their bloody origins. Let’s dive into how they shaped early medicine!