3. Did you want to dye your hair? Leeches were your friends in need
In today’s world, it is possible to switch from one hair color to another in the blink of an eye without worrying too much about what will damage your hair or, worse, whether it will fall. Back in the day, dyeing your hair was one of the most complicated procedures.
In ancient Rome, pickling vinegar and leeches for 40 days was a common hair-coloring method. Not only was the combination pickled in a leaden jar, but there was also a chance of poisoning due to this. I don’t know about you, but suddenly, I think I love my natural hair color!
4. A different “period” for women
When it came to dealing with intense menstruation symptoms, Roman women used tampons dipped in opium, while Egyptian men were urged to take time from work to tend to their menstruating wives or daughters.
