There is no harm in studying ancient remedies. The chemistry is staggering as so many separate chemicals which exist in the compound could be “the cause” of any benefit. Secondly, they rarely work out. Lastly, the “remedies” are usually witchcraft. Once again if all the ‘secret’ ‘ancient remedies’ worked why does their country of origin have a death rate like that of the middle ages.
“Once again if all the ‘secret’ ‘ancient remedies’ worked why does their country of origin have a death rate like that of the middle ages.”
Did I say ignore modern methods? No I did not. I’d say the biggest single contributor to longer lives is antibiotics. Many of the compounds used previously do help with infections but as well as the antibiotics.