Ancient Times Flashcards
1
Q
Digitalis from foxglove plants
A
Leaves were chewed to strengthen and slow heart. Now, administered by pills,IV, or injections.
2
Q
Quanine from bark of the cinchona tree
A
Controls fever and muscle spasms. Used to treat malaria.
3
Q
Belladona and atropine from poisonous nightshade plant
A
relieves muscle spasms especially GI.
4
Q
Morphine from opium poppy
A
relieves severe pain
5
Q
what was trepanatino or trephining used to treat
A
to treat insanity, epilepsy, and headaches
6
Q
what was the average lifespan of ancient times?
A
20 years
