FINAL EXAM Flashcards
Summarise the contributions of the following pioneers to natural medicine Hippocrates Galen Lust Avicenna
Hippocrates- father of medicine
Galen- physician, he wrote books. His herbal, which forms part of de simolicubus contains info on many plants and there habitats
Avicenna- canon medicinae brought together information about the diseases, drugs and medical theories known in the Arab world.
What is the doctrine of signatures?
The doctrine of signatures held sway over many writers, it was promoted by Paracelsus. According to this dogma every plant acted in effect as its own definition of its medical application
Briefly describe the nature cure?
Hippocrates once said “nature cures, not the physician” it is the rational use of the freely available elements in nature for removing the basic cause of disease.?
What are the 6 core principles in naturopathy?
1- first do no harm 2- treat the whole person 3- doctor as a teacher 4- prevention 5- identify and treat the cause 6- the healing power of nature
Briefly describe how Paracelsus influenced the evolution natural medicine
He traveled extensively and was an accomplished medical doctor, he wrote everything down. And he is thought to be the one who is credited with the most significant development in the doctrine of signatures
Describe the concept of homeostasis?
This is the concept that living things are always seeking balance and the centre goal for treatment is to assist this natural process
How did Galen influence natural medicine?
Galen studied medicine from the age 15. He became a physician to the Roman Emperor and at the time with the almost total world dominance of the Roman Empire, galens thinking had influence on the whole world
Define naturopathy
a system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, and massage.
Explain the role of yin and yang in TCM
This is the concept that two things being opposite can compliment each other
What is Qi?
Qi is the concept of the vital energy of the body
Name the 6 external Devils and the 7 internal Devils
6 external Wind Dampness Cold Dryness Heat Summer heat 7 internal Anger Joy Grief Fear Shock Reminiscence Worry
What methods of diagnosis does Chinese medicine use?
Chinese doctors benefit a more long term approach, no specific illness is diagnosed; instead the symptoms are treated according to the fundamental concepts of Chinese philosophy
Summarise the central philosophies of Ayurvedic medicine
Religious
Financial
Procreative
The instinct towards freedom
Briefly describe the pancha karma treatment
This regime includes a special diet along with herbs to improve the digestion for anywhere from two weeks to a few months.
What types of medicines did the Egyptians use and develop?
It was thought that illnesses were influenced by the gods, they could be conjured up by magic and could be conjured up by magic.
