An Overview of the Life, Publications and Achivements of the Famous Physicians of the Nafisi Family and Their Role in the Medical History of Iran from the 9th to the 14th Century AH
Tārīkh-i pizishkī i.e., Medical History,
Vol. 12 No. 44 (1399),
10 November 2020
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Page 1-20
https://doi.org/10.22037/mhj.v12i44.31173
Abstract
Background and Aim: The Nafisi family, which has a brilliant history of more than six hundred years in the history of Iran, has raised great scientists in various sciences and technologies who have played a significant role in the progress and excellence of this country. This study aims to review the life and works of the great physicians of this family.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted by library study, face-to-face and telephone interviews and review of existing genealogy.
Findings: The head of this family, to whom the family name of Nafisi is attributed, Nafis bin Awad Kermani (Hakim Borhanuddin), was one of the most famous physicians of the ninth century AH lived in Kerman. Her most famous works are the book Sharh al-Asab and the book Sharh Mojz al-Qanun. Mirza Saeed Sharif Kermani )11th century AH(, who was special physician of Shah Abbas the Great )5th Safavid king), Mirza MohammadTaghi Tabib, nicknamed Muzaffar Alisha (12th and 13th centuries AH) and Haj Mirza Tabib Kermani (died 1300 AH), were other famous physicians of this family. Mirza AliAkbar Khan Nafisi, nicknamed Nazem al-Atab'a (1224-1303 AH), is one of the most famous physicians of this dynasty who has left two valuable works, the dictionary of Farhang e Nafisi and the Pezeshkinameh. Dr. Abutorab Nafisi (1293-1386 AH), head of the Isfahan School of Medicine and Pharmacy in the 1940s and author of several books and articles, was another prominent physician in the family. The physicians of this family, especially in the Safavid period and in the late Qajar period, played a very significant role in promoting health, treatment and medical education in Iran, as well as political and cultural relations.
Ethical Considerations: Honesty and trustfulness were observed by referring texts and refrences used.
Conclusion: Natural talent, generational education and the provision of environmental conditions by the rulers of the time can be considered as the main reasons for the success of this family in various fields.
Cite this article as: Ghazizadeh B, Moeini R, Gorji N, Memariani Z. An Overview of the Life, Publications and Achivements of the Famous Physicians of the Nafisi Family and Their Role in the Medical History of Iran from the 9th to the 14th Century AH. Medical History Journal 2020; 12(44): e7.
- Medical History of Iran; Nafisi; Kerman; Nafis bin Awad Kermani; Nazem al-Atab'a
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