Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Archaeologists in Turkey say they have uncovered evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments, according to new research.

Residue found in Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians use of feces in medicine

The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils. A new chemical analysis ...
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Romans used human feces as medicine 1,900 years ago — and used thyme to mask the smell

A new study shows that organic residues from a Roman-era glass medicinal vial came from human feces.
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Renaissance Readers Left Chemical Clues Inside These Medical Manuals. Were They Using Human Feces and Tortoise Shells to Treat Illnesses?

Researchers analyzed proteins extracted from "How to Cure and Expel All Afflictions and Illnesses of the Human Body" and "A ...
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Ancient Romans used human feces to make medicines

Physicians of the Roman empire had a knack for making remedies from an assortment of components from various animals, ...
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FBI: Oregon Occupiers Left Behind A Huge Amount Of Poop Near Tribal Site

The FBI has found “a trench of human feces” on or near a Native American burial ground at the federal wildlife refuge in Oregon that armed militia members had occupied for more than a month, Reuters ...