“The art is long, life is short”
Quote by Hippocrates
Work
Ancient Medicine, Airs, Waters, Places, Epidemics 1 and 3, the Oath, Precepts, Nutriment
This book is a compilation of early medical treatises that delve into the relationship between health and the natural world, including the impact of air, water, and location on human health. It also covers the study of epidemics, the Hippocratic Oath, ethical precepts for physicians, and dietary recommendations. more
Author
Hippocrates
Hippocrates, a renowned Greek physician, is known as the 'Father of Medicine'. Born in 460 BC and died in 370 BC, he proposed the 'humoral theory' and emphasized the importance of the 'Hippocratic Oath' for doctors. His medical theories and practices have had a profound impact on the world. more
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