Considering what you know about the thinking and way of life at the time, what
types of "treatments" do you think might have been used to combat the plague?

Herbs in water

Explanation:

This method actually to them, helped combat the plague. People from farms would use it and even plague Doctors. also of course you got sulfer and iron to "purify" or neutralize the disease. but Herbed water is the best choice based on my knowledge.

which time period is this? or is this story fictional, i'm going to need more info to answer this question

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