Pulvermacher Galvanic Belt

Pulvermacher Galvanic Belt

Pseudomedicine
A medical device created in the late 19th century, which was worn outside the clothing for up to 12 hours and delivered low-voltage “therapeutic electricity”; it was claimed to cure back pain, deafness, dyspepsia, menstrual disorders, renal disease and many other conditions, but was completely ineffective as a therapeutic modality.