Week 6-10 reading summary

Wandering womb

The belief that the uterus moves freely within the body, causing various health issues.

Humors

The four bodily fluids (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile) believed to affect physical and mental health.

Cupping

A therapeutic practice involving suction cups applied to the skin to alleviate ailments.

Metrodrara

An ancient female physician cited for her contributions to gynecology.

Apasmara

A condition described as a loss of cognitive function, akin to epilepsy.

Double Vision

Visual impairment caused by muscle dysfunction related to the eyes.

Chassberry

A herb believed to stimulate fertility.

Pennyroyal

A plant used historically to encourage menstrual flow.

Cataracts

A clouding of the lens in the eye that can severely impact vision.

Intestinal prolapse

A condition where the intestine slips out of its normal position.

Herbal remedies

Natural treatments derived from plants used to address various health issues.

Hellebore

A toxic plant known for its medicinal properties, believed to treat certain ailments.

Galen

Ancient physician known for his contributions to medical understanding; notably diagnosed conditions based on observation.

Optic nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Bloodletting

A historical medical practice of withdrawing blood to cure illness.

Tumors in the uterus

Abnormal growths that can occur in the uterus, sometimes causing pain and other symptoms.

Diet for eye health

Specific foods recommended to maintain or improve vision.

Fumigation

A method of using smoke or vapor to disinfect or heal.

Specialized tools

Instruments designed for specific medical procedures to minimize damage to tissue.

Womb suffocation

A historical belief regarding uterine health associated with pain and vomiting.

Vision problems

Any impairment related to sight, including blindness or difficulty seeing.

Nutritional therapy

Using dietary choices to promote health and heal conditions.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition based on symptoms and signs.

Ancient gynecology

The study and treatment of women’s health issues in ancient medical practice.

Intuition in treatment

The ability to understand a patient's needs or conditions through insight rather than logic.

Marcus Ulpius Honoratus

An ancient practitioner known for treating spinal conditions.