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What is the origin of the word 'Pharmacy'?
What is the origin of the word 'Pharmacy'?
What is the approximate timeline for humans using medicinal plants as evidenced in the text?
What is the approximate timeline for humans using medicinal plants as evidenced in the text?
Which civilization is credited with having well-established traditions of herbal medicines?
Which civilization is credited with having well-established traditions of herbal medicines?
Who were involved in preparing and administering medications in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome?
Who were involved in preparing and administering medications in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome?
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What was the exclusive preserve of medical doctors and surgeons according to the text?
What was the exclusive preserve of medical doctors and surgeons according to the text?
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Which of the following ancient Egyptian papyri documented medicinal uses of plants and minerals?
Which of the following ancient Egyptian papyri documented medicinal uses of plants and minerals?
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Who is considered the 'father of medicine' in ancient Egypt?
Who is considered the 'father of medicine' in ancient Egypt?
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Which Greek physician authored the five-volume encyclopedia 'De Materia Medica'?
Which Greek physician authored the five-volume encyclopedia 'De Materia Medica'?
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What innovation did the Abbasid Caliphate bring to Pharmacy?
What innovation did the Abbasid Caliphate bring to Pharmacy?
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What significant role did the Islamic world play in the development of Pharmacy during the Middle Ages?
What significant role did the Islamic world play in the development of Pharmacy during the Middle Ages?
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What type of institutions developed in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages related to Pharmacy?
What type of institutions developed in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages related to Pharmacy?
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Which Muslim scholar actively translated Greek, Persian, and Indian medical texts into Arabic?
Which Muslim scholar actively translated Greek, Persian, and Indian medical texts into Arabic?
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Study Notes
The origin of the word 'Pharmacy'
- The word "pharmacy" ultimately originates from the Greek word "pharmakon," meaning "drug" or "medicine."
Timeline for Humans Using Medicinal Plants
- Evidence suggests humans have used medicinal plants for at least 60,000 years.
Civilization with Well-Established Herbal Medicine Traditions
- Ancient Egypt had well-established traditions of herbal medicines.
Individuals Involved in Medication Preparation and Administration
- In ancient Egypt, priests, scribes, and healers were involved in preparing and administering medications.
- In ancient Greece, physicians and apothecaries were involved.
- In ancient Rome, physicians, apothecaries, and even slaves were involved in dispensing medications.
Exclusive Preserve of Medical Doctors and Surgeons
- The text does not mention any specific practices exclusively reserved for medical doctors and surgeons in ancient times.
Ancient Egyptian Papyri Documenting Medicinal Uses
- The Ebers Papyrus, the Edwin Smith Papyrus, and the Hearst Papyrus documented the medicinal uses of plants and minerals in ancient Egypt.
The 'Father of Medicine' in Ancient Egypt
- Imhotep, a high official during the 3rd Dynasty of ancient Egypt, is considered the "father of medicine" in ancient Egypt.
Greek Physician Authoring 'De Materia Medica'
- Dioscorides, a Greek physician, authored the five-volume encyclopedia 'De Materia Medica,' a comprehensive work on medicinal plants.
The Abbasid Caliphate's Innovation to Pharmacy
- The Abbasid Caliphate introduced the concept of the "pharmaceutical chemist," who was responsible for preparing and dispensing medications.
The Islamic World's Role in Pharmacy Development
- During the Middle Ages, the Islamic world played a significant role in the development of pharmacy.
- They made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants, the preparation of medications, and the development of pharmaceutical techniques.
Institutions Developed in the Islamic World
- During the Middle Ages, "bimaristans" (hospitals) and "dar al-shifa" (houses of healing) developed in the Islamic world.
- These institutions had dedicated pharmacies where medications were prepared and dispensed.
Muslim Scholar Translating Medical Texts
- Hunayn ibn Ishaq, a 9th-century Muslim scholar, actively translated Greek, Persian, and Indian medical texts into Arabic.
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Explore the early beginnings and historical development of pharmacy in the Ancient World. Learn about the origins of pharmacy practices involving plants, minerals, and more. Taught by Professor Adeleke C. Adebajo, Ph.D.
