Islamic medicine

In the history of medicine, "Islamic medicine" is the science of medicine developed in the Middle East, and usually written in Arabic, the lingua franca of Islamic civilization.Islamic medicine adopted, systematized and developed the medical knowledge of classical antiquity, including the major traditions of Hippocrates, Galen and Dioscorides. During the post-classical era, Middle Eastern medicine was the most advanced in the world, integrating concepts of ancient Greek, Roman, Mesopotamian and Persian medicine as well as the ancient Indian tradition of Ayurveda, while making numerous advances and innovations. Islamic medicine, along with knowledge of classical medicine, was later adopted in the medieval medicine of Western Europe, after European physicians became familiar with Islamic medical authors during the Renaissance of the 12th century.Medieval Islamic physicians largely retained their authority until the rise of medicine as a part of the natural sciences, beginning with the Age of Enlightenment, nearly six hundred years after their textbooks were opened by many people.

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Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 mes ago

This is a reference to the premodern medical theory of the four humours, which dates back to Aristotle. The idea behind this is that an imbalance in the four humours could lead to being unwell or different types of temperament. 

As for variances between the seasons, I think this originates in a couple pre-existing models (which are not necessarily separate); that is to say, the text interacts with the ideas of the time and does not present something new. One is that, in traditional Chinese medicine, there are different recommendations for different times of the year. A somewhat less complex system is found in some countries (for instance, "hot" and "cold" foods), but I suspect it may simply be an idea that spread regionally and that is referenced here. The other is that, in the premodern era, medicine was often tied to astrology, and monthly recommendations can also be seen in this light. 

May Allah always grant you good health!

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 10 meses ago

Prophetic medicine is available for everyone no matter what he has gone through or what medication he had in the past.

‘Wassalam.

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Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 4 años ago

as salam alaikum

books in English language on "Islamic Medicine" are:

1) "Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet" by Ibn Jawzi.

2)  "Medicine of the Prophet" by al-Suyuti.

3) "Islamic Medical Wisdom" attributed to 'Abdullah Ibn Sabur al-Zayyat.

It would be appropriate to compare these books with more reliable collections of hadith and more specific essays on "Islamic Medicine".

With prayers for your success.