In this episode, we continue exploring the halachos of medicine and healing on Shabbos. The discussion examines when taking or performing medical treatments is considered prohibited due to refuah (healing) and the concern of grinding herbs—a biblical melachah. We review cases including swallowing raw eggs for the voice, inducing vomiting, using hot cups or compresses for stomach pain, anointing with oil and salt after drinking, and exercising or massaging for health. The Mishnah Berurah clarifies distinctions between actions of comfort and acts of healing, highlighting when non-medicinal practices are permitted, and when they fall under the rabbinic decree. Practical guidance includes the permissibility of using hot water bottles, light self-care, and avoiding vigorous or medicinally motivated actions on Shabbos.

Keywords: Shabbos medicine laws, refuah on Shabbos, hot water bottle on Shabbos, exercise and massage on Shabbos, inducing vomiting halacha, healing prohibitions, Chazal’s gezeira on refuah