Ancient India saw great advancements in medical science. Some of these fields were dental surgery, cataract extraction and plastic surgery. It is amazing that even in the absence of anesthesia some of the complex operations are performed. Around 800 B.C the first instances of surgery were recorded. It was considered as one of the eight branches of Ayurveda.Shushruta- Samhita is the oldest treatise dealing with surgery. The main medical practitioners were Atraya, Charaka and Shusruta.Shushruta studied human anatomy with an aid of a dead body. He had described in great detail surgery in eight parts which included chedya,lekhya,vedhya,esya,ahrya,vsraya and sivya.He excelled in plastic surgery and ophthalmology (removing cataracts).The …show more content…
Used as an appetiser.
Anethum graveolens
Indian dill
Satahva
For abdominal colic, intestinal colic, ophthalmic disorders, pelvic inflammatory diseases, and body pain.
Is analgesic, anti-febric, vermifugal and is a digestive. Used as an appetiser.
Asparagus racemosus
Asparagus {Chinese: 天门冬} Shatavari
To nourish the female reproductive system.
Promotes lactation.
Azadirachta indica
Neem
Neem
For skin disorders. Has blood purifying and immune-boosting properties. Is an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent.
Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa
Brahmi
Improves alertness.
Is an anti-anxiety agent.
Benincasa hispida
Winter melon
Kushmanda
Used as a food for vigour, to nourish body and to purify blood. It is an appetiser, is easy to digest, and removes constipation. It is used to normalise bowel movements and is a remedy for mental disorders, epilepsy, mania, psychological disorders and other mental conditions.
Betula utilis
Himalayan Birch
Bhurjapatra
For ear disorders, bile disorders, anomalies of blood, psychological disorders. Has anti-obesity and anti-toxin functions.
Boerhavia diffusa
Boerhaavia
Punarnava
For efficient kidney and urinary functions, urinary tract infections.
Capsicum annuum
Red Pepper
Katuvira
Used to arouse the digestive fire, remove kaphha dosha, produce burning
Doctors used an important practice called vivisection. Even though this was a cruel practice, medicine couldn't be as advanced as it is today without it. Vivisection the act of cutting open live animals for medical research (Collins Australian Dictionary 2004). In Ancient times as well as animals, this also involved cutting open humans. Vivisection and dissection were the ways in which anatomists discovered the anatomy of the human body and the way it functioned. Vivisection was an extremely emotional issue; people didn't believe that cutting up a human being whilst dead, let alone alive was respectful, so it was condemned in some countries. However, during the Ptolemaic age in Egypt it became possible for Greek and other anatomists to dissect and vivisect in a free and unrestricted environment. This change in attitude was due to the philosophical teachings of Aristotle. The ready supply of criminals able to be used for vivisection also made this
The logic and principles of medieval medicine shaped those of Modern medicine. Never was there a more efficient method perfected, so much that it remained through history through so many hundreds of years. Today’s concepts of diagnosis, relationships with the church, anatomy, surgery, hospitals and training, and public health were established in the Middle Ages.
Surgery has come a long way since the Tang Dynasty. Nowaday, surgeons use better sterilization techniques and methods to treat the ill. The records from the Tang Dynasty paved the way so the surgeons could be successful in treating people today.
It has broad variety of anti-tumor activity and forms the backbone of combination chemotherapy regimes presently
At the moment, it can be used to shrink tumors in the brain, spine, and esophagus. If these specific tumors were left untreated a human would experience trouble eating and drinking, pain on where the tumor is located, strong headaches, and even
In the time period between 1500 and 1800 there were changes in medical theory and philosophy, and while the ideas firmly established at the beginning and end of this period seem quite different on the surface, there are similarities. This is due to new theories incorporating pillars from previously accepted ideas and practices. Major points to take note of in this period are: the extent of improvement in quantity and the quality of medical care, the shifting relationship between theology and medical practice, and how the credibility of ancient medical theory changed.
Most surgeons in ancient roman times gained their surgical experience from the battlefield caring for injured soldiers. Procedures were performed using opium and scopolamine as pain killers, and acid vinegar (acetum) to clean the wounds. Many of the techniques used in Roman time would be seen as barbaric in modern times. Surgeons carried a tool kit with them which including; arrow extractors, catheters, forceps, and scalpels.
Used to treat heartburn, upset or sour stomach, peptic ulcer and related pain, gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used kidney problems to reduce phosphate levels.
This formula can be used to weaken the liver, it is also very beneficial for this disease.
It is commonly used as an antimicrobial. Currently, research is being done to determine the viability of using the molecule to prevent the spread of HIV and to destroy cancer cells.
It is an atypical antipsychotic drug, the first medication to be approved with the system. The FDA said the drug was approved for treatment of schizophrenia, acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes linked with bipolar I disorder, and as an add-on treatment for depression in adults.
Today, the average American will undergo over nine surgeries in their lifetime, costing us an arm and a leg. The basic fundamentals of these surgeries and equipment can be traced back to the ancient Greek and Roman times. Many people may not see the less obvious transformations the ancient Greco-Romans had on modern day, such as advancements in the medical field, more specifically, surgeries. By looking back into the past, we can see the vast amount of progression the Romans had in surgical tools, operations, and medicine. Some of their success was due to religious beliefs and way of life that they were able to be among the most modern and healthy ancient civilizations. Though the common physician was often times not successful, military
It is primarily designed to reduce asthma problems especially when it is used for weight loss, this product will be helpful for boosting the metabolic activity which
aside from its possible use for Alzheimer’s treatment. It is frequently used as a dye in medical
The plant species that I researched was Medicago sativa, or more commonly known as Alfalfa. I found this to be a very intriguing plant to research because we grow alfalfa on the farm as a fodder feed for the animals but I had no idea that it had such a practical use in modern medicine. It is believed that alfalfa was first grown somewhere within the Middle East and then spread to Europe and parts of Asia, the colonists brought it over from Europe to America. And today it can be found in nearly every continent used to feed livestock. The leaves of Alfalfa are what is beneficial in the use of medicine.The leaves are known to have positve affects on the digestive system and can help to lower cholesterol. They also aide with the cleansing the