I think of herbal medicine and what we now call allopathic medicine as different practices, with the former being a lot more safe and effective in medieval times. Your point about dosages is important. Some of the medieval treatments had merit but were excessive and therefore harmful. The use of poisons is not a bad idea necessarily but on the other hand the use has to be indicated and applied correctly. Homeopathy uses poisons in very minute amounts and can be highly beneficial when the appropriate remedy is chosen
I think of herbal medicine and what we now call allopathic medicine as different practices, with the former being a lot more safe and effective in medieval times. Your point about dosages is important. Some of the medieval treatments had merit but were excessive and therefore harmful. The use of poisons is not a bad idea necessarily but on the other hand the use has to be indicated and applied correctly. Homeopathy uses poisons in very minute amounts and can be highly beneficial when the appropriate remedy is chosen