Video - Wonders of Renaissance Medicine: Receita de Volo

Did you know that during the Renaissance, there was a popular recipe called "Receita de Volo" which was believed to cure various ailments? It consisted of ingredients such as bat wings, snake venom, and powdered unicorn horn. People would actually consume this concoction in hopes of improving their health. Surprisingly, some even claimed that it worked wonders! Can you imagine drinking a potion made from such bizarre ingredients? It's no wonder people back then had some truly strange beliefs about medicine. What other weird historical remedies have you heard of? Share your thoughts in the comments below!