TED-Ed
The ancient medical practice that persisted for too long - Stephanie Honchell Smith
2025 • E49 Jun 17, 2025 7m
Bloodletting was a pervasive medical practice that dates as far back as ancient Greece and continued well into the 19th century. Physicians like Hippocrates believed bad health could be attributed to a fluid imbalance, and recommended bloodletting to help reset the body's balance. So, why did bloodletting stick around so long? Stephanie Honchell Smith digs into its popularity and shortcomings.
Lesson by Stephanie Honchell Smith, directed by Denys Spolitak.
Lesson by Stephanie Honchell Smith, directed by Denys Spolitak.