Egyptian Medicine Flashcards

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  • Created by: adrik146
  • Created on: 31-01-17 18:42
What knowledge did the Egyptians have on the body?
Main organs and their importance, 'channels' or veins, some natural treatments
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What natural treatments did they have?
Embalming, herbs
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What supernatural treatments did they have?
Praying to God of healing
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What did they believe caused illnesses?
Blocked channels, Sekhmet
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What factors allowed them to progress?
Nile, trades, money, papyrus and hieroglyphics
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What factors hindered progress?
Religion
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Who treated illnesses?
Sekhmet, doctors
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Was the Egyptian period a time of progress?
Overall yes, more knowledge etc., continued to have supernatural beliefs.
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