The
scarificator, a fascinating 18th-century medical device, revolutionized
bloodletting practices with its spring-loaded mechanism that swiftly created
multiple incisions. Designed to restore balance to bodily humours, this tool
exemplifies the innovative yet rudimentary approaches of historical medicine.
The Scarificator
The scarificator, a fascinating 18th-century medical device, revolutionized bloodletting practices with its spring-loaded mechanism that swiftly created multiple incisions. Designed to restore balance to bodily humours, this tool exemplifies the innovative yet rudimentary approaches of historical medicine.