medicine
The ancient Egyptian were quite advanced in their diagnosis and treatment for the sick and injured. Their advancements in medical techniques were amazing considering the lack of modern day researching abilities, facilities and sanitation. Most of ancient Egyptian medicines came from nature, and many of the treatments are still considered "okay" to be used for modern day homeopathic treatments.
Ancient Egyptians knew what they had to do to prevent disease and this is a list of the things they knew how to stop:
Pain relief – thyme and laxatives
Asthma – sesame, honey and milk, frankincense
Digestive aids – garlic, sandalwood, juniper, mint
Breathe freshener – mint, caraway
Chest pains – juniper, mustard seeds, aloe
Headaches – aloe, poppy seeds
Wound dressing – honey, a natural antibiotic Anesthetic – poppy seeds (also used for insomnia)
Burns and skin diseases – aloe
Epilepsy – camphor
Vomiting – mustard seeds to slow it, mint to stop it
These were just a few of many solutions to stop or slow down many common problems that people still suffer with today.
Ancient Egyptians knew what they had to do to prevent disease and this is a list of the things they knew how to stop:
Pain relief – thyme and laxatives
Asthma – sesame, honey and milk, frankincense
Digestive aids – garlic, sandalwood, juniper, mint
Breathe freshener – mint, caraway
Chest pains – juniper, mustard seeds, aloe
Headaches – aloe, poppy seeds
Wound dressing – honey, a natural antibiotic Anesthetic – poppy seeds (also used for insomnia)
Burns and skin diseases – aloe
Epilepsy – camphor
Vomiting – mustard seeds to slow it, mint to stop it
These were just a few of many solutions to stop or slow down many common problems that people still suffer with today.