Canon of Medicine by Avicenna

The Law of Natural Healing

This book is a five-volume medical encyclopedia written in the 11th century. It provides a complete system of medicine according to the principles of Galen (and Hippocrates). The work covers all aspects of human health, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, as well as pharmaceutical sciences and the use of medicinal plants. It was used as a standard medical textbook in the Islamic world and Europe for centuries and has had a lasting impact on the field of medicine.

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Published
1025
Nationality
Persian
Length
Very Long
Pages
1000-1500
Original Language
Arabic
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Alternate Titles
- Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb
- Canon Medicinae
- Qanun

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