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- 1.Herbs Used in Egyptian Medicine
Ancient Egyptian History
Class 7a
Instructor Joe Boisvert
2. Egyptian Medicine
The Egyptian concern for body preservation, mummification and
anatomy, allowed this culture to develop highly advanced medical
practices, and achievement of great contributions in this
field
These important advances included knowledge about a large variety
of Herbal remedies, medicinal drugs and some contraceptive
devices.
Egyptian medical knowledge was transferred by the Greeks into other
Middle Eastern and European civilizations.
3. Egyptian Medicine Gods and Herbs
4. Lotus Plant in Egypt
5. LotusHistory:
The Lotus is seen everywhere in ancient Egyptian tombs and temples,
often held in the hands of gods and royalty.
The Lotus grows in muddy waters, yet emerges from them pure and
unblemished.
Accordingly, the Lotus is the symbol of resurrection, purity,
serenity and peace.
The Lotus flower was part of the Ancient Egyptian creation story.
Because the flower opens each day and closes each night, it is a
symbol of rebirth and eternal life, the main theme of Egyptian
religion.
6. Lotus History
According to the creation story, Ra, the Sun God, created himself
from amidst chaos and first emerged from the petals of the lotus
flower.
When Ra returned to the lotus flower each night, its petals
enfolded him once again.
The Lotus was the symbol of the Upper Kingdom of Egypt, seen as the
tall white crown, symbolic of the Lotus bud.
7. Uses:of the Lotus
The lotus has a historical tradition of use as an
aphrodisiac.
The seeds and roots are now used for a nutritive tonic, an
astringent skin wash, a hemostatic agent for bleeding disorders,
and has mildly sedative properties for irritability, anxiety and
insomnia.
Lotus root is widely used in Oriental cuisine.
8. Cautions With Lotus Plant
Taken internally in large quantities, may slow down digestion, and
cause indigestion and constipation. Individual dose tolerance
varies.
9. Overview of Use of Herbs
Ancient Egyptian remedies consist of alimitednumber of
cultivatedherbs and plants
Egyptians usesimplerecipes for medications, which were commonly
added to common food in the form of spices and drinks
Egyptian foods and herbs spread to the rest of the world from
antiquity, and became part ofuniversallyknown culinary
ingredients
Egyptian herbs and medications can be considered as "healthy
foods", though theyarenot effectivemedicines for acute diseases,
they aresafeto take and eat used today as homeopathic
remedies.
10. Egyptian Treatment of Infections
Honey- Carvings in temples, on sarcophagi and obelisks prove that
bees and honey had a vital significance in the daily life of
ancient Egyptians
- TheEbers Papyrusrefers to the medicinal value of honey. Almost
all Egyptian medicines contained honey, wine and milk- Due to it's
antiseptic and antifungal properties, honey was both used
internally and externally, to soothe irritated skin, and aid in the
healing of wounds and infections,
Doctorsof ancient Egypt put this property of honey to work,
treating open wounds with honey to prevent infection. This
treatment is described in theEdwin Smith Papyrus, and the method
must have saved untold numbers of lives from deadly infections at
pyramid work sites where scrapes, gashes, and cuts would have been
common
11. Treatment for Diarrhea
Acacia- The gum derived from the acacia tree was used for
gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts diseases. It was often mixed
with boiling water to form a mucilage, and provided a soothing
coating to the digestive tract, especially in cases of gastritis
and ulcers.
12. Coriander Used for Pain Killer
This herb and its seeds were commonly used by the Egyptians,
coriander seeds have been found in ancient tombs, and is one of the
first herbs mentioned in ancient scripts. Its Egyptian name is
Kuzbarah derived from the Greek "Koris"
It has pain relieving properties and is useful for headaches,
muscle pain and stiffness, arthritis and rheumatism.
Coriander essential oil was known to remove toxins and stimulate
circulation. Rubbing it on the body eased muscular aches, pains and
stiffness, including arthritis and inflammatory conditions
The seeds were used as a paste for mouth ulceration and a poultice
for other ulcers
13. Egyptian Medicine for Sexual Problems
14. Respiratory Disorders
15. Cardiovascular Problems
16. Egyptians Treatment for Eye Diseases
Castor Oil- Beans of this plant have been found in ancient Egyptian
tombs dating back to 4000 BC According to theEbers Papyrus
Egyptian doctors used castor oil to protect the eyes from
irritation and dryness
17. This hieroglyph shows Egyptians harvesting grapes and counting
jars of wine. Researchers say traces from two jars show herbs and
wine were mixed for the sick as far back as 3,150BC
18. The End Class Seven
Egyptian Medicine was combination of Magic, Basic Surgery and
Medicine
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