Psychiatric Therapy and Pharmacology in Medieval Islam
Authors
Domenico De Maio
Chief Emeritus of Psychiatry AO Fatebenefratelli Hospital of Milan, I
Keywords:
Treatment of the Insane, Pharmacology , Therapy
Abstract
Although psychiatric therapy and pharmacology in Medieval Islam are based on the ancient Greek tradition, the original Arabic contribution in the introduction and employment of new substances is undeniable. Another important aspect which received a decisive impetus by Arab physicians was the concept of psychical therapy.
