Ancient Greek medicine

Ancient Greek medicine was a systematic approach to health that combined natural philosophy, observation, and early clinical practices. Physicians like Hippocrates emphasized the balance of bodily humors—blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile—as key to health. They believed symptoms reflected this balance and sought to restore it through diet, lifestyle, and natural remedies. While lacking modern scientific methods, Greek doctors laid foundations for anatomy, diagnosis, and ethical standards still influential today. Their holistic view integrated physical, mental, and environmental factors, shaping the evolution of Western medicine.