Prehistoric medicine refers to medicine before humans were are to read and write. It covers a vast period, which varies according to regions and cultures. read more
Folk medicine or domestic medicine, consisting largely in the use of vegetable products, or herbs, originated in this fashion and still persists. But that is not the whole story. Humans did not at first regard death and disease as natural phenomena. read more
The Medicine man or Shaman. Medicine men, also known as witch-doctors or shamans existed in some prehistoric communities. They were in charge of their tribe's health and gathered plant based medications, mainly herbs and roots, carried out rudimentary surgical procedures, as well as casting spells and charms. read more
The medicine, following the laws of Federico II, that he founded in 1224 the University ad improved the Schola Salernitana, in the period between 1200 and 1400, it had in Sicily (so-called Sicilian Middle Ages) a particular development so much to create a true school of Jewish medicine. read more