Medical Encyclopedia of Islam and Iran

Medical Encyclopedia of Islam and Iran is a comprehensive reference work that covers the history, practices, and contributions of Islamic medicine and Iranian medicine throughout the centuries.

History

The history of medicine in the Islamic world and Iran is rich and diverse, with many significant contributions made by Muslim and Iranian physicians and scholars. The Medical Encyclopedia of Islam and Iran provides a detailed account of this history, from the early Islamic period to the present day.

During the Golden Age of Islam, from the 8th to the 14th centuries, Muslim physicians and scholars made significant advancements in medical knowledge. They translated and preserved many Greek and Roman medical texts, and also made their own original contributions to various fields of medicine.

In Iran, the history of medicine dates back to ancient times, with the Avesta, the primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism, containing some of the earliest records of medicine in the country. The Medical Encyclopedia of Islam and Iran covers this history in detail, as well as the developments in Iranian medicine during the Islamic period and beyond.

Contributions

The Medical Encyclopedia of Islam and Iran highlights the many contributions made by Muslim and Iranian physicians and scholars to various fields of medicine. These include advancements in pharmacology, surgery, anatomy, and physiology, among others.

Notable figures in Islamic and Iranian medicine, such as Avicenna, Razi, and Jorjani, are also covered in the encyclopedia. Their works, such as Avicenna's The Canon of Medicine, Razi's Al-Hawi, and Jorjani's Zakhireye Khwarazmshahi, are considered seminal texts in the history of medicine.

Practices

The Medical Encyclopedia of Islam and Iran also covers the practices of Islamic and Iranian medicine. These include the use of herbal medicine, dietary therapy, physical therapy, and spiritual healing, among others.

The encyclopedia also discusses the integration of Islamic and Iranian medical practices with modern medicine, and the ongoing research in this area.

See also

• History of medicine
• Islamic Golden Age
• Avicenna
• Razi
• Jorjani

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