Egyptian Civilizations Flashcards
What were the healing practices during Egyptian civilization?
Practical observations & religious beliefs
What were the healing templates?
Associated with healing and people would come seeking divine intervention for their ailments
What were the diagnostic techniques during Egyptian civilization?
Observation, palpation, and questioning the patient about their symptoms
From where did Egyptians believed illnesses came from?
Natural and supernatural causes
What did Egyptians use to cure illnesses?
Herbal remedies
They had a vast knowledge of medical plants and their properties
What were the surgeries during Egyptian civilization?
Ancient Egyptian physicians were skilled in performing surgeries
They performed procedures like setting broken bones, treating wounds and basic brain surgeries
What techniques did the Egyptians use to aid healing process?
Massage, fumigation and bandaging
What were the magical and religious practices during Egyptian civilization?
Believed that gods had control over health and disease
Magical spells and rituals were performed alongside medical treatments
What is papyri?
Where Egyptians wrote detailed descriptions of surgical cases, including examinations, diagnosis, and treatments
Which was the most famous medical papyri from ancient Egypt?
Edwin Smith papyrus
