Fleam
Bloodletting is the use of different methods to relieve the body of "excess blood", including cupping, scarificators, leeches, and fleams.
Fleams such as the one pictured here had multiple blades. The smaller used for people and the larger for livestock. It was believed that letting out blood could cure diseases or rid you of bad energy, even demons.
Great source for more reading --> https://www.healthline.com/health/bloodletting
Bloodletting is the use of different methods to relieve the body of "excess blood", including cupping, scarificators, leeches, and fleams.
Fleams such as the one pictured here had multiple blades. The smaller used for people and the larger for livestock. It was believed that letting out blood could cure diseases or rid you of bad energy, even demons.
Great source for more reading --> https://www.healthline.com/health/bloodletting
Bloodletting is the use of different methods to relieve the body of "excess blood", including cupping, scarificators, leeches, and fleams.
Fleams such as the one pictured here had multiple blades. The smaller used for people and the larger for livestock. It was believed that letting out blood could cure diseases or rid you of bad energy, even demons.
Great source for more reading --> https://www.healthline.com/health/bloodletting