Sudarakrämmerin

Sudarakrämmerin is a term originating from German, translating literally to "sudorific seller" or "sweat seller." Historically, it referred to individuals who sold medicinal preparations or substances intended to induce sweating. In traditional medicine, inducing perspiration was a common therapeutic practice believed to help the body expel toxins and alleviate various ailments.

These sellers might have offered a range of ingredients or concocted mixtures. These could include herbs known for their diaphoretic properties, such as chamomile, elderflower, or peppermint, often sold as dried herbs or teas. Alternatively, they might have sold more potent preparations, potentially involving antimony or mercury compounds, which were known to cause significant sweating but also carried considerable health risks. The exact nature of the goods sold would have varied depending on the historical period and geographical location.

The practice of selling sudorifics highlights a specific aspect of historical pharmacopoeias and folk remedies. While the underlying medical theories have largely been superseded by modern scientific understanding, the role of the Sudarakrämmerin illustrates the demand for remedies that aimed to facilitate the body's natural cleansing processes, even through methods that are now considered archaic or dangerous. The term itself is not commonly used in contemporary discourse.