Author: Hippocrates, Francis Adams
Narrator: Ellie Darvill
Unabridged: 0 hr 36 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Published: 07/29/2018
Genre: Medical - History
Hippocrates revolutionized the study of medicine in Ancient Greece, but some of his ideas still influence the medical field today. In his book On Ulcers, Hippocrates details the recommended treatment for this ailment. While modern medicine has moved beyond using honey, boiled leaves, and white wine to treat ulcers, Hippocrates’ advice on diet and rest hold true. This text is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the historical development of medical practices.
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