Bizarre Medical Devices That Were Used During Medieval Times (9 pics)

Clyster Syringes: In Medieval times these were used to perform enemas. The long metal tube was filled with a medicinal liquid, which was injected into the rectum through the anus. The procedure was called "enema," and it was for the treatment of constipation or bowel cleansing. Thank goodness horrific procedures like this ended with the medieval era.