Persian pharmacists

Persian pharmacists, historically prominent from the medieval period onwards, were skilled practitioners who combined knowledge of medicine, chemistry, and botany to prepare and dispense remedies. They contributed to the development of pharmacology and herbal medicine, often working in hospitals, markets, or scholarly settings. Their expertise included analyzing medicinal substances, compiling medical texts, and advising on treatments. Persian pharmacists played a key role in advancing medical science, influencing both their region and the broader Islamic world through innovations and preservation of medicinal knowledge. Their work laid foundational principles for modern pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.