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The Ancient Medicine by Hippocrates is a work of medical literature that dates back to the 4th century BC. The work is attributed to the Greek physician Hippocrates and consists of a collection of case histories and medical teachings. The Ancient Medicine by Hippocrates provides an insight into the medical practices of the time and how Hippocrates treated various illnesses. The work also contains a section on diet and hygiene, which provides valuable information on the lifestyle and diet of the ancient Greeks. Read in English, unabridged.
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About Hippocrates
Hippocrates of Kos (460 – 370 BC), also known as Hippocrates II, was a Greek physician of the Age of Pericles, and is often referred to as the “Father of Medicine” in recognition of his lasting contributions to the field as the founder of the Hippocratic School of Medicine. This intellectual school revolutionized medicine in ancient Greece, establishing it as a discipline distinct from the fields of theurgy and philosophy from which it had traditionally been associated, thus establishing medicine as a profession. Hippocrates is commonly portrayed as the paragon of the ancient physician, and credited with coining the Hippocratic Oath, which is still relevant and in use today. He is also credited with greatly advancing the systematic study of clinical medicine, summing up the medical knowledge of previous schools, and prescribing practices for physicians through the Hippocratic Corpus and other works.