
SYMHC Classics: The King’s Evil
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The History and Treatments of Scrophylla
Explore the origins and evolution of scrophylla, a disease later known as tuberculosis, and the numerous theories and treatments that were employed throughout history, including surgeries, humoral balance, and topical remedies. Learn about the intriguing belief that scrophylla could be healed by the touch of a king, giving rise to its intriguing moniker 'the king's evil'.
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