Paine, Angela
Healing Plants of Greek Myth: The origins of Western medicine and its original plant remedies derive from Greek myth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789045284
- author:
- Paine, Angela
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- John Hunt Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres (0.67 kg)
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Mind, Body & Spirit, Healing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Healing Plants of Greek Myth explores the origins of Western medicine and its original plant remedies derived from Greek mythology. The evolution of Greek medicine and botany is traced back to the physician god Asclepius, who entered into the mythology and temples were built to him, where the sick came to worship him and sleep with serpents in dormitories, hoping to experience miracle cures. The book delves into the use of herbs, surgery, and dietary advice by the first actual physicians, who recorded the medicinal plants they used. This includes a selection of trees that were both sacred and medicinal, highlighting the significance of plants in Greek medicine. The author examines the connection between Greek myth and the healing properties of these plants, providing insight into the roots of Western medicine.
Related Products
Related Products
Greek Myths
Schwab, Gustav
Greek Myths
Williams, Marcia
Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths
Various
Complete Greek Myths: An Illustrated Book of Greek Myths (Complete Books)
Brook, Henry
Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined
Fry, Stephen