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Islamic Medicine

Islamic Medicine (pronunciation: /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) refers to the range of health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being.

Etymology

The term "Islamic Medicine" is derived from the religion of Islam, which significantly influenced the development of medical science during the Islamic Golden Age (8th to 14th century).

Related Terms

  • Islamic Golden Age: The period of cultural, economic, and scientific flourishing in the history of the Islamic world, traditionally dated from the 8th century to the 14th century.
  • Avicenna: A Persian polymath who is regarded as one of the most significant physicians, astronomers, thinkers and writers of the Islamic Golden Age.
  • Rhazes: A Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, philosopher, and important figure in the history of medicine.
  • Al-Zahrawi: An Arab Andalusian physician, surgeon and chemist, regarded as the greatest surgeon of the Middle Ages.
  • Unani Medicine: A system of alternative medicine that originated in ancient Greece but is now practiced primarily in India.
  • Prophetic Medicine: The advice and practices of the Islamic prophet Muhammad with respect to health and medicine.

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