This answer was somewhat unexpected, but hearing Ed's affirmative words made them hesitate. Could the worm really live inside their stomach?
" Gisela, do you have any insecticidal herbs?" Ed asked.
Gisela, the middle-aged herbalist, was the local doctor, veterinarian, and midwife.
"My lord, we used to use wormwood to kill insects. But I don't know if it can kill the worms in our stomachs?"
This was somewhat beyond her knowledge, but she was a humble learner and wanted to be a healer, not a charlatan.
"Okay, let's use this." Ed didn't know if it would work, but as long as it had some effect, it was better than nothing.
But what should you do if you have diarrhea? Should you eat rotten food to fight poison with poison? Or eat moldy food? Or fight poison with poison again.
These could all be fatal! Ed was a bit conflicted, but still asked Gisela if she knew of any foods or herbs that could cause diarrhea.
" Gisela, if she takes some herbal medicine or some safe food to relieve the diarrhea, she shouldn't have any other problems." Ed didn't want this illness to get better only to be replaced by another, one that was even harder to treat.
"My lord, not yet. I will study it diligently in the future."
Gisela didn't know how these things had to do with Andrew's illness, but seeing the lord's expression, it seemed like the lord had a solution.
Gisela was somewhat hopeful, because in the past, when people in her territory had aches and pains, they would use some nettle herbs and recover in a few days.
This time, Andrew's prolonged medication was not working, which frustrated her. She carefully observed Andrew's physical condition and the symptoms after he got sick, and they were indeed different from those of people who had experienced pain before.
But she had no choice. If the lord really cured Andrew this time, it would be a significant moment in her Healer career.
She will document a new disease and a complete treatment.
Gisela's thoughts drifted away. She quickly steadied herself, and then, glancing unintentionally through the small window at the distant cows, she was suddenly jolted awake.
"My lord, fresh milk, or milk that has been left out for a while, can cause diarrhea. If you stop drinking it, you'll feel better after resting for a while."
Hearing Gisela's suggestion, Ed thought it was feasible. Some people get diarrhea from drinking milk these days, and since there's no sterilization technology here, it's even more likely they'll get diarrhea.
So Ed decided to do it this way, using every method he could think of, leaving the rest to fate.
As the saying goes, three parts are destined by fate, and seven parts depend on hard work. Details determine success or failure.
Some minor issues during treatment also need to be addressed. Ed for Herbalist Gisela said, " Gisela, Andrew did indeed ingest an insect. I have some methods I can try."
Gisela is starting to believe it too. She really wants to ask what kind of insect it is, but she holds back. Getting better is the most important thing right now; other things can wait.
"Yes, my lord, please speak, and I will write it down."
"First, use wormwood to suppress and kill the worms. Then, make them come out by giving them milk to induce diarrhea."
"Note that if fresh milk doesn't work, use overnight milk. He needs to have diarrhea more often. Find a servant to take care of Andrew. During the diarrhea, make sure he drinks plenty of fluids, including boiled water."
Gisela was utterly shocked by Ed's words. This novel treatment method was no less remarkable than her bloodletting therapy.
"Yes, my lord, I will treat Andrew according to your method."
Ed, seeing that it was about time, prepared to go back and turned to Andrew, saying, "Treatment will begin tomorrow. You should rest well today."
"Thank you, my lord."
Once outside, Ed said to Little Maid:
"Tell the steward that everyone in the territory must drink boiled water, starting with the castle."