Arabian
Arabian Medicine
Arabian Medicine (pronunciation: /əˈreɪbiən ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) refers to the medical practices and knowledge developed in the Arabian Peninsula and the wider Islamic world. The term is often associated with the Golden Age of Islam, a period from the 8th to the 14th century when scholars from various parts of the Islamic world made significant contributions to different fields of knowledge, including medicine.
Etymology
The term "Arabian Medicine" is derived from the geographical region of the Arabian Peninsula, where the Islamic civilization first emerged. The word "medicine" comes from the Latin medicina, meaning "the healing art".
History
Arabian Medicine has its roots in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Persia, and Greece. However, it developed its unique identity during the Golden Age of Islam, when scholars like Avicenna and Rhazes made significant contributions to the field. They translated, studied, and expanded upon the medical texts of the Greeks, creating comprehensive medical encyclopedias that were used for centuries in both the Islamic world and Europe.
Key Concepts
Arabian Medicine was based on the Humoral theory, a system of medicine detailing the makeup and workings of the human body, adopted from Greek Medicine. It also incorporated elements of Unani medicine, a form of traditional medicine practiced in the Middle East and South Asia.
Notable Figures
Some of the most notable figures in Arabian Medicine include Avicenna, also known as Ibn Sina, who wrote The Canon of Medicine, a medical encyclopedia that became a standard medical text at many medieval universities. Another significant figure is Rhazes, known for his work Al-Hawi, a comprehensive medical encyclopedia.
Influence
Arabian Medicine had a significant influence on the development of medicine in Europe during the Middle Ages. The medical texts written by Arabian scholars were translated into Latin and became the standard medical textbooks in European universities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arabian
- Wikipedia's article - Arabian
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