Induced vomiting was a 17th century treatment for depression. As described in Anatomy of Melancholy (1621), this could be accomplished in part by eating

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Induced vomiting was sometimes achieved by ingesting tobacco, as it was believed to stimulate the gag reflex. However, this method of treating depression is not considered effective or safe by modern medical standards.

Induced Vomiting Was a 17th Century Treatment for Depression