Medical papyri
The medical papyri (or medical papyruses) are a set of ancient Egyptian texts that give background info on medical practices from ancient Egyptian times. The papyri give details on disease, diagnostics, and remedies of disease, which also have traditional methods and with magical spells.
It is thought there were more medical papyri, but many have been lost due to grave robbing. The largest study of the medical papyri to date has was undertaken by Berlin University and was titled "Medizin der alten Agypter" (Medicine of ancient Egypt).
Early Egyptian medicine was based on a mixture of magic and religious spells. Most commonly "cured" by use of amulets or magical spells, the illnesses were thought to be caused by spiteful acts or actions. Afterwards, doctors did various medical treatments if needed. The instructions for these medical rituals were later inscribed on papyrus scrolls by the priests performing the actions.
Medical Papyri Media
Ancient medical instruments, Temple of Kom Ombo.
Londonpapyrus EA 10059
Papyrus Ebers, column 41
Papyrus Kahun LV. 2; veterinary papyrus; 12th Dynasty
Papyrus Hearst, Plate 2
Plate 15 of London Medical Papyrus
Papyrus text; fragment of Hippocratic oath. Wellcome L0034090
