Laxatives help 'hold the throne' for Pharaons

The ongoing and increasingly medical research in the era of Pharaons shows that laxatives seem to dominate other drugs of the ancient Egyptians. This investigation is one of the largest studies on this topic and is a collaboration between the University of Manchester of England and the Herbal Preservation Project in St. Petersburg. Katherine, Sinai.

Figs, dates and bran are popular laxatives of the Pharaon period (Photo: Typad).

Although the results are only preliminary, it seems that the treatment of constipation has caused the first doctors to bother. Leading the research, Dr. Ryan Metcalfe said: 'Ancient Egyptians used a variety of different plants to treat a variety of different diseases.'

'Laxatives have dominated the medical field with major types such as figs, bran and dates that are commonly used.' Metcalfe, a scientist from the University of Manchester School of Medicine, added that the Egyptians used intestinal stimulants such as bitter melon and castor oil, 'which are still used clinically about 40 years'.

An ancient remedy, thought to lose too much gas and indigestion, includes a spoon and a large amount of goose and milk. They are boiled together, squeezed and used. Metcalfe and his research team are currently studying the records of the ancient papyrus in the medical practice of people from Egypt and the surrounding area.

Consider the ' herbs '

They are also conducting genetic and chemical analyzes on the rest and plastics of the above plants. They hoped to identify trade routes, which ones were used and how these crops were grown outside their natural growth range. Metcalfe said: 'About 50% of the plants used in ancient Egypt are still used clinically until the middle of the 20th century and some are still used today.'

He added that researchers are even finding new treatments based on old remedies such as celery that help reduce the swelling associated with arthritis.

Figs, dates and bran are popular laxatives of the Pharaon era

The first Egyptians also seemed to realize that stress could add to illness . They have built nursing homes where people will experience ' dream therapy ' and treat with ' lakes for healing '. Scientists believe that the Egyptians gained medical knowledge from the nomadic tribes that reunited to form ancient Egypt as well as from those in Mesopotamia and Nubia.

The current medical practice of Arabs emigrating in the Sinai region and some groups in the regions of Egypt show similarities to Pharaon medicine. Metcalfe said: 'For example, acacia is used to cure cough and sore eyes in ancient times and is still used to treat these two diseases until today. Abdominal pain is treated with a variety of anti-contractions like lizards, cumin, coriander that are still popular today. '

Dr. John Taylor, the woman who preserved the ancient ruins in the British Museum, supported the study. Recently, he gave Metcalfe and the research team the right to use all the herbal remnants in the museum's collection. Dr. Taylor believes that the ancient Egyptians combined their medical knowledge with spiritual treatments such as mantras and rituals.

Metcalfe agrees and says that the Egyptians often pray for treatment even though they believe that god is not always with them. Metcalfe explains: 'Some diseases are thought to be the result of evil spirits or a god's dissatisfaction. And in these cases the use of 'divine' methods in religion seems more plausible. '

Besides discovering information about Egypt's past, researchers also hope to preserve the biological diversity of this country and the surrounding area by recognizing useful trees. of indigenous and boosting their development in the region.

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