Egyptians , Chinese and Greek

Ancient Egyptians

Civilization that existed around 3000 BC with an average life span of 20-30 years.

Ancient Chinese Medicine

A holistic approach to health that involves treating the spirit and nourishing the body.

Pulse Monitoring

A technique used by ancient Chinese to assess the condition of the body.

Pharmacopoeia

A recorded list of medications primarily based on herbal remedies in ancient Chinese medicine.

Acupuncture

An ancient Chinese practice used to relieve pain and congestion by inserting needles into specific points on the body.

Moxibustion

A treatment method in ancient Chinese medicine that stimulates circulation and the body's qi by burning moxa (a type of herb).

Search for Medical Reasons

The beginning of inquiry into the causes of illness in ancient Chinese medicine.

Ancient Greeks

Civilization that emerged around 1200 BC, known for beginning modern medical science through observation.

Natural Causes of Illness

The belief held by ancient Greeks that diseases resulted from natural factors rather than supernatural ones.

Preventive Measures

Ancient Greeks emphasized diet and cleanliness as methods to prevent disease.

Modern Therapies

Therapies such as massage, art therapy, and herbal treatments that originated in ancient Greek medicine and are still used today.

Almaeon

An ancient Greek biochemist who identified the brain as the physiological site of the senses.

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher known as the Founder of Comparative Anatomy for his dissections of animals.

Hippocrates

Known as the Father of Medicine, he developed methods for observing diseases and recorded signs and symptoms of various illnesses.