Mercury As Medicine
The Poor Historians: Medical History Misadventures - Un pódcast de Dr. Max, Dr. Aaron, Dr. Mike, and Alba
In this episode we'll discuss the various uses of mercury--yes, the liquidy metal that your parents told you not to touch--as a medicine. It was used for colic in babies as well as to treat syphilis in adults. It didn't work for either but, hey, it did produce something called "Mad Hatter" syndrome. One of our most popular characters will make a return as well! Support the show ----- PHPod Merch Store (CLOSED) ----- Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / r...
