Medical Doctrine of the time

The Medical Doctrine of the time referred to the prevailing medical theories and practices, which were often based on limited scientific understanding. It emphasized balancing bodily humors, such as blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile, believed to affect health. Treatments aimed to restore this balance through methods like bleedings, purging, or herbal remedies. While rooted in traditional ideas, these practices were often backed by observational experience rather than scientific evidence, reflecting the medical knowledge and cultural beliefs of the era.