The History Of Medicine
The History of Medicine
The history of medicine
Prehistoric and primitive medicine
they treat their wounds similarly on how animals treat themselves:
immersing in a cool water
applying mud to irritated areas
sucking stings
licking wounds
exerting pressure to the wounds to stop the bleeding.
The history of medicine
Prehistoric and primitive medicine
9th century:
1. Medical treatment was intertwined with religion and magic by means of kindness.
2. Disease was thought to be caused by the Gods and spirits and magic was used to drive away evil forces.
3. Tribal healers was held high political and social positions and was responsible on performing religious ceremonies and protecting the tribe from bad weather, poor harvest and catastrophe.
4. Surgery and medicinal herbs was also used to treat wounds.
The history of medicine
The Mesopotamians
studied hepatoscopy ( a detailed examination of the liver), believing that liver was the seat of life and the collecting point of blood
The history of medicine
The Ancient Hebrews
considered disease as the divine punishment and mark of sin.
Surgery was performed under ritual ceremonies.
Around 4th century, they were influenced by the
Greeks giving emphasis on anatomy and physiology, diet, massage and drugs.
They considered that disease was caused by the imbalance of four humors of the body:
phlegm
blood
yellow
black
bile
bile
The history of medicine
Ancient Egypt
believing deities in relation to health. Illness and death.
Hathor = Mistress of heaven, protector of women during childbirth.
Keket = Ensured fertility.
The history of medicine
Ancient India
believed that life was an eternal cycle of creation, preservation and destruction.
they detect diabetes by the sweetness of urine and treating snake bite by applying tourniquet.
The history of medicine
Ancient China
they believed that illness was result of disregard to “tao”
The history of medicine
Prehistoric and primitive medicine
they treat their wounds similarly on how animals treat themselves:
immersing in a cool water
applying mud to irritated areas
sucking stings
licking wounds
exerting pressure to the wounds to stop the bleeding.
The history of medicine
Prehistoric and primitive medicine
9th century:
1. Medical treatment was intertwined with religion and magic by means of kindness.
2. Disease was thought to be caused by the Gods and spirits and magic was used to drive away evil forces.
3. Tribal healers was held high political and social positions and was responsible on performing religious ceremonies and protecting the tribe from bad weather, poor harvest and catastrophe.
4. Surgery and medicinal herbs was also used to treat wounds.
The history of medicine
The Mesopotamians
studied hepatoscopy ( a detailed examination of the liver), believing that liver was the seat of life and the collecting point of blood
The history of medicine
The Ancient Hebrews
considered disease as the divine punishment and mark of sin.
Surgery was performed under ritual ceremonies.
Around 4th century, they were influenced by the
Greeks giving emphasis on anatomy and physiology, diet, massage and drugs.
They considered that disease was caused by the imbalance of four humors of the body:
phlegm
blood
yellow
black
bile
bile
The history of medicine
Ancient Egypt
believing deities in relation to health. Illness and death.
Hathor = Mistress of heaven, protector of women during childbirth.
Keket = Ensured fertility.
The history of medicine
Ancient India
believed that life was an eternal cycle of creation, preservation and destruction.
they detect diabetes by the sweetness of urine and treating snake bite by applying tourniquet.
The history of medicine
Ancient China
they believed that illness was result of disregard to “tao”