Medieval Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Black death?
A
1348
2
Q
Why was the Black death so deadly?
A
No understanding of germs, poor hygiene and dangerous treatment (like bloodletting)
3
Q
Who came up with the theory of 4 humours?
A
Hippocrates theorised, Galen popularised it
4
Q
When was the medieval period?
A
1250-1500
5
Q
What was a theriaca?
A
Mixture of herbs and spices(up to 70 like cinnamon, pepper, turpentine and powdered viper flesh for the rich) to treat illness
6
Q
What is the Regimen Sanitatis?
A
Poem made by the Church about the preservation of health and hygiene. Used in the prevention of disease in the Medieval period.
