Created by Sophia Sherwood
over 5 years ago
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for each of the following statements decide whether it is a chang or continuity from the middle ages and give an explanation
very few physicians believed the Theory of the Four Humours by 1700
Medical books were still widely useddespite physicians using more observations
Belief in Miasma was constant. Popularity grew during epidemics
more observations and a much better understanding of human anatomy
Although astrology less popular people still war amuletsand charms during epidemics
Although most people realised God didnt send disease, religous causes were still considered
bleeding,purging and sweating were still commonly used
herbal remedies still commonly used 1500-1700
herbal remedies chosen for colour,matching colour to symptom
ipecacuahana discovered in brazil in the 1600's effective cure for dysentry
cinchona a tree bark from Peru ,discovered by Thomas Sydenham, found to be an effective cure for Malaria