Aztec
Aztec Medicine
Aztec Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈæztɛk ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) refers to the body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs concerning health and healing in the Aztec civilization.
Etymology
The term "Aztec" is derived from "Aztlan" (pronounced: /ˈæztlan/), the mythical place of origin of the Aztec people. The term "medicine" comes from the Latin "medicina", meaning "the healing art".
Overview
Aztec Medicine was a complex blend of mind, body, religion, ritual and science. It was highly developed, and Aztec doctors would use a combination of herbs, psychotherapy and magic to treat illnesses. They had a broad understanding of medicinal plants, herbs and the beneficial properties they possessed.
Related Terms
- Aztec civilization: The culture and society developed by the Aztec people in Central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century.
- Herbal medicine: The use of plants for medicinal purposes, a practice widely used in Aztec medicine.
- Psychotherapy: A method of treating mental and emotional disorders by talking about your condition and related issues with a mental health professional. Aztec doctors were known to use forms of psychotherapy in their treatments.
- Ritual: A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. Rituals were an integral part of Aztec medicine.
- Aztec mythology: The body of myths of the Aztec civilization, which were a key part of their religious practices and beliefs, including those related to health and healing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aztec
- Wikipedia's article - Aztec
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