Greek medicine
Greek medicine
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- Created on: 03-05-14 13:04
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- Greek medicine
- Overview:
- Theory of the "Four Humours"
- Four humours
- Blood
- Black bile
- Yellow bile
- Phlegm
- Balance of the opposites
- Keep all humours in balance for healthy body
- This theory lasted until 1700AD.
- Hot
- Wet
- Dry
- Cold
- Four humours
- Sick treated at "Asclepions"
- Theory of the "Four Humours"
- Four humours
- Blood
- Black bile
- Yellow bile
- Phlegm
- Balance of the opposites
- Keep all humours in balance for healthy body
- This theory lasted until 1700AD.
- Hot
- Wet
- Dry
- Cold
- Most of Ancient Greek Medicine was founded by Hippocrates
- Galen went on to expand his theories.
- Doctors swore a "Hippocratic Oath"
- Don't gove poison
- Keep people's confidences secret
- Live a good and holy life
- Nature is the best healer
- Looked for natural treatments, such as mixtures including honey, vinegar and garlic.
- Treatments
- Asclepions - Hospitals with Gym's and good food to bring back health
- Healthy lifestyle
- "In summer, eat small portions and drink diluted wines."
- "in winter, eat warming foods. Exercise as often as possible."
- Written by Hippocrates, "A programme for health" in 500bc
- "In summer, eat small portions and drink diluted wines."
- Written by Hippocrates, "A programme for health" in 500bc
- Overview:
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