Tārīkh-i pizishkī i.e., Medical History

Abstract

Background and Aim: Manuscripts are considered as one of the precious works of every nation. One of these valuable and eminent books is the exclusive work of the versified medicine written by Hakim Abdol-Karim Aaraj known as "Ajzi", registered under no. 757 in the national library in Sepahsalar Institute with Nastaliq font. The aim for knowing this work is becoming familiar with the medical concepts of the 8th century (H), diseases and their treatments. It is also a comparison of the significance and position of this work with earlier works.
Materials and methods: This research was conducted by using the desk study method. In this study, after reviewing and extracting the features of the poetic medicine book "Ajzi versified medicine", it is analyzed by the content analysis method. Then, it is compiled by using scientific corrections and according to modern writing principles. The mentioned diseases in this work can be observed in a table by the end of this article. He then studies the quantitative and qualitative aspects of this poem with one of the most important medical poems before this work.
Findings: "Versified medicine" is one of the unknown works about the traditional medicine. This work has not still been corrected and introduced. One of the features of this poetic book is transferring the medical concepts in simple and concise form. This work includes the general points and introductions about the medical science, explaining the instructions for single spices, nutrition instructions, introducing 135 diseases from head to foot and their treatments, explaining different types of fever and their treatments, different types of stings and useful points for the physicians. Medical ethics is also well-mentioned in this poem.
Conclusion: The exclusive book of "Versified medicine" includes the medical information of the 8th century (H). The physician has primarily described the diseases and their symptoms. Then, the treatments, methods of preparing different types of medicines and ointments, as well as required actions for treating each disease are explained. In addition to his experiences, the chiropractor has used past authoritative medical effects to treat diseases and to cure a variety of medications. This poem, in comparison with the similar poem before, is noteworthy in terms of the quantity and quality of expression of medical terms and concepts. Identifying and introducing this book are among the required approach for benefiting from the scientific-literature capitals.

Please cite this article as: Kamalvand M, Yalameha MR, Mahmoodi M. Versified Medicine by Abdol-Karim Aaraj Known as "Ajzi" (8th c). Med Hist J 2019; 10(37): 89-102.