Mesopotamian Civilization Flashcards
From what did Mesopotamians believed illness came from?
Supernatural forces, demons, evil spirits
Who was the “Asu”?
Physician who diagnosed illnesses, prescribed treatments, and performed basic surgeries
Who was the Asipu?
The exorcist-priest who dealt with supernatural causes of illness
What did Mesopotamians rely on to diagnose illnesses?
Observations and physical examination
What was a common diagnostic method during Mesopotamian civilization ?
Urine examination
What medications & treatment did the Mesopotamians used?
Combination of practical and supernatural elements
Used herbal remedies, mineral substances, amulets and magical rituals
What surgical procedures did Mesopotamians have?
Basic surgeries like wound stitching, bone-setting and abscess drainage
Where did the Mesopotamians recorded their medical knowledge?
On clay tablets
What advancements did the Mesopotamians made in medicine
Developed a system of prognosis based on the examination of signs and symptoms
How did the Mesopotamians classified diseases?
Into acute and chronic categories and recognized epilepsy and mental disorders
What were the medicines during Mesopotamian civilization?
250 vegetable drugs, 120 mineral drugs, alcoholic beverages, fats, oils
The “Diagnostic handbook” was known as what?
Enuma Anu Enlil, which listed symptoms and corresponding treatments for various diseases
