The seven books of Paulus Ægineta, volume 1 (of 3)

Name: The seven books of Paulus Ægineta, volume 1 (of 3)
Author: Aegineta Paulus

By Aegineta Paulus

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An English translation and annotated synopsis of a comprehensive ancient medical handbook arranged in seven books, combining surgical procedures, disease descriptions, and therapeutic prescriptions. The editor augments the original text with commentary that assembles the views of earlier Greek, Roman, and Arabian authorities on physiology, materia medica, and pharmacy, and clarifies operative techniques and compound remedies. The edition notes limits in its referencing and postpones full treatment of compound medicines to the volume devoted to materia medica and pharmacy. Overall, the work aims to present the practical details of classical clinical practice and pharmacology for a modern readership.

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Aegineta Paulus

Paulus Ægineta was a prominent Byzantine physician and medical writer, active during the 7th century. He is best known for his comprehensive work, "The Seven Books of Paulus Ægineta," which serves as a significant source of medical knowledge from antiquity. This extensive text covers various aspects of medicine, including surgery, pharmacology, and the treatment of diseases, reflecting the medical practices and theories of his time. Paulus's contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of medicine, influencing both contemporary and later medical practitioners. His work remains a critical reference for understanding the evolution of medical thought in the Byzantine era.