Aegyptiacum
Aegyptiacum
Aegyptiacum (pronunciation: /ɑːdʒɪpˈtaɪəkəm/) is a historical term used in pharmacy and medicine to refer to a type of medicinal preparation. The term originates from the Latin word "Aegyptiacum", which means "Egyptian". This term was used to denote the supposed origin or use of this preparation in ancient Egypt.
Etymology
The term "Aegyptiacum" is derived from the Latin word "Aegyptus", which means Egypt. This is in reference to the belief that this medicinal preparation was first used or originated from Egypt. The suffix "-acum" is a common ending in Latin, used to form adjectives of belonging or origin.
Usage
In historical medical texts, Aegyptiacum was often described as a type of ointment or poultice used for treating various ailments. It was typically composed of multiple ingredients, which could vary depending on the specific recipe or source. Some common ingredients mentioned in historical recipes include myrrh, frankincense, and honey.
Related Terms
- Pharmacy: The science or practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs.
- Medicine: The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Ointment: A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes.
- Poultice: A soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth.
- Myrrh: A fragrant gum resin obtained from certain trees and used, especially in the Near East, in perfumery, medicines, and incense.
- Frankincense: An aromatic gum resin obtained from an African tree and burned as incense.
- Honey: A sweet, sticky, yellowish-brown fluid made by bees and other insects from nectar collected from flowers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aegyptiacum
- Wikipedia's article - Aegyptiacum
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