Medications and their use in the Graeco-Roman era

<p>As from the 6th century BC Graeco-Roman medical therapy comprised three components, viz. diet and healthy lifestyle (regimen), surgery and medicaments (pharmacotherapy), of which the latter was the oldest. Although the Corpus Hippocraticum (5th century BC), with minor Egyptian influence, co...

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Main Authors: François Retief, Louise Cilliers
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: South African Journal of Science and Technology 2007-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.satnt.ac.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/120