History of the "Mummia" in Iran; its Nature, Origin, and Application
Tārīkh-i pizishkī i.e., Medical History,
Vol. 13 No. 46 (1400),
7 February 2021
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Page 1-17
https://doi.org/10.22037/mhj.v13i46.32335
Abstract
Background and Aim: The "Mummia" is a mineral that has been used medicinally in Iran for a long time and was mostly used in the treatment of bone fractures and wounds. Research has been done on its therapeutic applications in modern medicine, but no research has been done on naming, type and composition, origin, mines, trade, folk beliefs, and the historical therapeutic application of the" Mummia. " This research tries to deal with all these cases in a historical process to clarify this material's nature and remove ambiguities about it.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study examined all aspects of "Mummia" in Iran, and in addition to library resources, the latest Articles and the results of new scientific experiments were reviewed.
Findings: The findings show that the " Mummia " is an Iranian name and the Iranian " Mummia " was of high quality and at some times was one of Iran's export products. Most of its mines were located in the southern part of Iran, especially in Fars. This substance was a costly commodity and was used to treat most diseases, especially fractures, contusions, wounds, etc., and was considered a miracle medicine by the people.
Conclusion: New scientific experiments have proved some therapeutic. Uses of "Mummia" in the treatment of fractures and wounds, gastrointestinal problems, and breast cancer,but in a general conclusion, it should be said that its therapeutic properties were greatly exaggerated in the past.
- Mummia; Persian Medicine; Mineral medicines; Fracture
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