Byzantine Medicine

Byzantine Medicine refers to the medical practices and beliefs developed in the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th centuries. Rooted in ancient Greek and Roman knowledge, Byzantine physicians combined classical texts with new observations. They emphasized the importance of diet, hygiene, and herbal remedies while also practicing surgery. Notable hospitals and medical schools emerged, facilitating education and treatment. Byzantine medicine influenced both Islamic medicine and later European practices, preserving and expanding medical knowledge during a time when much of it might have been lost. It represents a significant bridge between ancient and modern medicine.