Name/Title
ClysterDescription
The clyster is an instrument that has been in use for the rectal administration of medications, usually milk and honey, dating back to 2000-1000 B.C. and civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Hippocrates prescribed both liquid and air enemas for the treatment of fever. “Nutritive” enemas were not uncommon in the sixteenth century and contained a number of ingredients including milk, olive oil, butter, and eggs.
Below is a clyster in use (ca. 1700), oil by an unknown French artist.The clyster is an instrument that has been in use for the rectal administration of medications, usually milk and honey, dating back to 2000-1000 B.C. and civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Hippocrates prescribed both liquid and air enemas for the treatment of fever. “Nutritive” enemas were not uncommon in the sixteenth century and contained a number of ingredients including milk, olive oil, butter, and eggs.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Jul 11, 2026Create Date
July 12, 2026Update Date
August 7, 2026
