The beginnings of prehistoric medicine
The beginnings of folk medicine or home medicine in prehistoric times depended on a trial-and-er system; Where some plants were used as food
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to know which of them are poisonous and which of them have medicinal value and help to heal from diseases
It should be noted that magic and religion played a major role at that time, as giving herbal medicine or treatment was accompanied by incantation, dancing, and some tricks of magicians, so the first doctors in ancient times were magicians and charlatans.
Medicine of the ancient Egyptians
It was noted that the oldest records of medicine came from the Egyptian civilization.
The archaeologists discovered some of the records and written manuscripts describing the ancient medical practices of the Egyptians, including knowledge of the human body. By studying mummified mummies, knowing how the heart and blood vessels work, and some advice on skin and dental problems, in addition to examining broken bones, and treating burns.
medicine among the Romans
Aristotle's views influenced scientific thinking for the next two millennia.
Aristotle is considered the first biologist to have studied biology and laid the foundation for comparative anatomy and embryology.
A doctor named Asclepiades paid special attention to mental patients, distinguishing between hallucinations and delusions, prescribing music and wine to calm them, and
exercises to improve attention and memory.
Medieval medicine
The Middle Ages is one of the worst stages in the history of medicine. Newborn deaths increased, and about 20% of children died before they reached their first year. Many women lost their lives during childbirth
and the autopsy were prohibited, so doctors did not understand what the human body is or what happens inside it.
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