Hagiotherapy is the medieval practice of using religious relics, prayers, pilgrimages and similar means to alleviate sickness. It was used to treat epilepsy during the Middle Ages, when Saint Valentine was particularly associated with the treatment as an epilepsy specialist.
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Hagiotherapy (Wikipedia)
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Hagiotherapy is the medieval practice of using religious relics, prayers, pilgrimages, etc.
Treats: Epilepsy, Lead: treats Epilepsy
It was used to treat epilepsy during the Middle Ages with Saint Valentine particularly associated with the treatment as an 'epilepsy specialist'.
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