The Healing Practices of the Knights Templar and Hospitaller: Plants, Charms, and Amulets of the Healers of the Crusades

The book "Crusader Medicines: A Medieval Cure-All" explores the remedies and methods used by healers who journeyed along with the Crusading knights. It includes a traditional "cure-all" or leechbook of ailments and remedies,a comprehensive herbal,and details the author's travels in the steps of the Crusader physicians. The healers learned new methods from local folk-healers and Arabic healing traditions and helped elevate Western medical knowledge through the integration of wisdom from their Middle Eastern counterparts. Their legacy continues through the many effective remedies and healing modalities still in use today.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims that took place from the 11th to the 13th centuries. The main objective of the Crusades was to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. The Crusades were a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, involving a range of factors such as religious zeal, political ambition, and economic interests.

One of the most significant aspects of the Crusades was the role of the monastic mediciners. These were men and women who were trained in the healing arts and who traveled with the Crusading armies to provide medical care to the sick and wounded. The monastic mediciners were not only skilled in the treatment of physical injuries but also in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and spiritual ailments.

The monastic mediciners were not only skilled in the treatment of physical injuries but also in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and spiritual ailments. They used a range of techniques, including herbal medicine, massage, and meditation, to help their patients recover from their illnesses. They also believed in the power of prayer and the intercession of saints and angels to heal their patients.

One of the most significant aspects of the monastic mediciners' practices was their use of leech therapy. Leech therapy was a controversial practice that involved using leeches to draw blood from the patient's body. The leeches were believed to have medicinal properties that could help to cure a range of ailments, including fever, infections, and even some forms of cancer.

Despite the controversy surrounding leech therapy, the monastic mediciners continued to use it throughout the Crusades. They believed that it was their duty to care for the sick and wounded and that leech therapy was an effective way to do so. However, leech therapy was not without its risks. Leeches could carry diseases and could cause infections if they were not properly handled.

Despite the risks, leech therapy was still widely used by the monastic mediciners throughout the Crusades. They believed that it was their duty to care for the sick and wounded and that leech therapy was an effective way to do so. However, leech therapy was not without its risks. Leeches could carry diseases and could cause infections if they were not properly handled.

In addition to leech therapy, the monastic mediciners also used a range of other techniques to treat their patients. They used herbal medicine to treat a range of ailments, including fever, infections, and even some forms of cancer. They also used massage to help their patients relax and relieve pain.

The monastic mediciners also believed in the power of prayer and the intercession of saints and angels to heal their patients. They often prayed for their patients and performed rituals to honor the saints and angels who were believed to be able to heal their patients.

The monastic mediciners played a significant role in the Crusades. They provided medical care to the sick and wounded and helped to improve the health and well-being of the Crusading armies. Their practices were influenced by a range of factors, including medieval European medicine, Arabic healing traditions, and local folk-healers.

Despite the controversy surrounding leech therapy, the monastic mediciners' practices were still widely used throughout the Crusades. They believed that it was their duty to care for the sick and wounded and that leech therapy was an effective way to do so. Their legacy continues to be felt today, as their practices continue to be studied and celebrated by medical professionals and historians alike.

Weight: 554g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644113301