How did early human treat the sick

Early humans treated the sick by relying heavily on natural remedies and spiritual practices. They used herbs, roots, and other plant materials found in their environment for healing, often guided by the knowledge of shamans or medicine men who were believed to possess both medical and spiritual insights. These healers might perform rituals to appease spirits or gods, believing illness could be a result of supernatural causes. Physical treatments included simple surgeries like trepanation to relieve pressure on the brain, and the use of bone-setting for fractures. The approach was holistic, combining what we now distinguish as medicine, psychology, and spirituality into one healing practice.