Avicenna's Canon Of Medicine ◎

The Canon is a massive five-book encyclopedia that synthesized Greek and Roman knowledge (primarily from Galen and Aristotle) with original observations and Islamic medical practices:

Avicenna is a scientist belonging to all the people of the world; to those who follow his monotheistic thoughts and dynamic way. [ PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov) Avicenna's Canon Of Medicine

Defines medicine as the art of preserving health and restoring it when lost. It covers basic anatomy, physiology, and the theory of "humors" (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile) that determine temperament and health. The Canon is a massive five-book encyclopedia that

A formulary for preparing complex recipes, such as theriacs and electuaries. Scientific and Surgical Innovations A formulary for preparing complex recipes, such as

An alphabetical list of roughly 800 simple medicinal substances (plants, minerals, and animal products) and their properties.

Addresses conditions affecting the whole body, such as fevers, fractures, and poisons.

The Canon is a massive five-book encyclopedia that synthesized Greek and Roman knowledge (primarily from Galen and Aristotle) with original observations and Islamic medical practices:

Avicenna is a scientist belonging to all the people of the world; to those who follow his monotheistic thoughts and dynamic way. [ PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)

Defines medicine as the art of preserving health and restoring it when lost. It covers basic anatomy, physiology, and the theory of "humors" (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile) that determine temperament and health.

A formulary for preparing complex recipes, such as theriacs and electuaries. Scientific and Surgical Innovations

An alphabetical list of roughly 800 simple medicinal substances (plants, minerals, and animal products) and their properties.

Addresses conditions affecting the whole body, such as fevers, fractures, and poisons.