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Mesopotamian Medicine

Mesopotamian Medicine. Yashveer Singh Mrs. Fellows Social Studies, Pd. 6 7 January 2009. Background. 660 tablets at Ashurbanipal Library Descriptions of practices, prescriptions Spirits, supernatural forces, and malfunctioning organs.

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Mesopotamian Medicine

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  1. Mesopotamian Medicine Yashveer Singh Mrs. Fellows Social Studies, Pd. 6 7 January 2009

  2. Background • 660 tablets at Ashurbanipal Library • Descriptions of practices, prescriptions • Spirits, supernatural forces, and malfunctioning organs http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=ashurbanipal+library&gbv=2&aq=o&oq=&aqi=&safe=active

  3. Ashipu • “sorcerer” • “The hand of” was used to identify spirit • Found out if sickness was result of deeds • Enchantments that forced spirits out • Could refer to asu http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&hl=en&safe=active&sa=1&q=spellbook&btnG=Search&start=0

  4. Asu • “physician” • Herbal remedies • Used some current techniques • Bandages, washing, plasters • Plasters=ingredient mixture held by bandages http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&hl=en&safe=active&sa=1&q=washing&aq=f&oq=&aqi=&start=0

  5. Hammurabai’s Code • 282 laws • Contained laws about surgeons • Doctors were accountable for fails and errors in surgery • Only mentions liability with “use of a knife” • Other non-surgical doctors were not punished for fails • Liabilites/compensations determined by patient’s social status • If slave was failed during surgery, doctor would have to pay price of slave • If slave was saved, surgeon was only paid two shekels • If a high class was failed, doctor risked removal of hand • If saved, doctor was paid 10 SHEKELS http://www.imagereferencedatabase.com/myadmin/_files/photogallery/0450b_uzi_defender_fixed_blade_knife_01.jpg

  6. Specific Remedies • Leishmaniasis treatment =vegetable oils and animal fats • To treat swelling of tongue, dry tamarisk leaves, leaves of “adaru-plant”, leaves of “fox-grape plant”, and “dog’s-tongue plant” • Chop finely • Sift • Knead with kasu-plant juice • Rub top of tongue with butter, then apply medicine • To remove pus of pneumonia victims, make hole in “fourth rib” (http://www.christiansofiraq.com/medicine10245.html) with a knife http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&hl=en&safe=active&sa=1&q=leishmaniasis&btnG=Search&start=0

  7. Change in Medicine • More technology (x-rays, CAT scans, EKG’s, etc.) • More discoveries • Extreme specialization • Microscopes • More hospitals http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/uploads/VMC/DiseaseImages/739_ct_scan.jpg

  8. Ancient Bandages http://www.herbalextractsplus.com/images/herbs/ginger-root-bsp.jpg • made from animal skins and plant material • Treated with cedar, ginger, etc. http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&hl=en&safe=active&sa=1&q=bandage&btnG=Search&start=0

  9. Bibliography • "Assyrian and Babylonian medicine was surprisingly advanced." Who are Christians of Iraq? Web. 13 Jan. 2010. <http://www.christiansofiraq.com/medicine10245.html>. • "Bandages and Dressings - used, body, plant, The Modern Bandage." Medical Discoveries. Web. 13 • Jan. 2010. <http://www.discoveriesinmedicine.com/Apg-Ban/Bandages-and-Dressings.html>. • "History of Iran: History of ancient Medicine in Mesopotamia & Iran." Iran Chamber Society. Web. 14 Dec. 2009. <http://www.iranchamber.com/history/articles/ ancient_medicine_mesopotamia_iran.php>. • "MEDICINE IN ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA." Indiana University. Web. 14 Dec. 2010. • <http://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/meso.HTM>. • Biggs, Robert. “Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health in Ancient Mesopotamia.” • Jaas.org. 14 December 2009. http://www.jaas.org/edocs/v19nl/Biggs-Medicine,%20surgery.pdf

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