Filed under: Podcasts Sawbones Sawbones: Medicinal Tattoos By Sawbones Jun 2, 2017, 2:30pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Tattoos (usually) look cool, but did you know they’ve also been used throughout history to treat illness? It’s true! This week, Dr. Sydnee and Justin explore the history of medicinal tattoos. Music: ”Medicines” by The Taxpayers Listen Now: Transcript available here Next Up In Sawbones Sawbones: Marvel Anatomy: Endgame Sawbones: Carpet Python Parasite Sawbones: Alpha-Gal Syndrome Sawbones: Blood Glucose Tolerance Test Sawbones: Mamajuana Sawbones: Leprosy in Florida Sign up for the newsletter McElroy Mail Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. First Name Last Name Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest Sawbones: Marvel Anatomy: Endgame By Sawbones Play Victory McElroyale: Donkey Kong Country - Part II By The McElroy Family MBMBaM 679: Pizza Slice Emoji (Sexual) By My Brother, My Brother and Me Ask Shmanners By Shmanners The Besties: Lies of P is the Pinocchio Souls-like We Never Knew We Needed By The Besties Still Buffering: “Casablanca” (1942) By Still Buffering