Our Book Of Medicine

Our Book of Medicine

Central High School
Ms. Truong
Honors Pharmacology
24 September 2019

Emma Bertolino, Kayla Greco, Makenzie Smith

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis L.)

● North Africa, Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean region,
now commonly grown in the Americas

● Wine infused liniment to relieve pain and heal broken
hearts, bathing in it was good for healthy skin

● Aromatherapy, stomach bloating, insect bites, herbal tea
used as a mild sedative or calming agent, reducing stress

● Used with sedative medications might cause sleepiness.
With diabetes might lower blood pressure.



Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris L.)

● Southern Mediterranean but cultivated today commonly
in North America

● Bronchitis, whooping cough, sore throat, upset stomach,
parasitic worm infections, fights against bacterial and
fungal infections. Increase urine flow, to disinfect the
urine, and as an appetite stimulant.

● Medications that slow blood clotting interact with thyme
● Safe when consumed in normal food amounts. Can cause

digestive system upset, headache, or dizziness in some,
only take for short periods of time.



Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita L.)

● Western Europe, now commonly grown in the United
States

● Drank in teas to alleviate gas, known as “cure-all” herb
● Applied to skin for inflammations and diseases. Inhaled

for sore throats. Primarily used in herbal tea. Better sleep,
cold fighter, menstrual cramps, hemorrhoid help.
● Avoid during pregnancy as it could increase the chances of
a miscarriage or if you take anticoagulant medications as
it could thin blood and lead to internal bleeding



Garlic (Allium Sativum)

● Central Asia but grown commonly in Italy
● Fought against vampires and other evil spirits. Used as

antibiotic and to pack dental cavities.
● Used for blood system and heart conditions ex: heart

attack, hypertension, etc. Lower cholesterol and blood
pressure. Used to prevent lung cancer, stomach cancer,
prostate cancer, breast cancer, rectal cancer,
● Avoid with other herbal health supplements as it could
cause blood clotting.



Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)

● Mediterranean region now mainly cultivated in Europe,
the United States, and Australia

● Egyptians used lavender in the mummifying process for
scent

● Scent used to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as mental
health issues. Application of lavender liniment to skin
promotes hair growth and pain relief. Herbal tea can be
made from lavender leaves.

● Lavender plant itself is nontoxic but if the essential
lavender oil is ingested itself, it is toxic



BloodLetting

● Culture associated with- Began with ancient Sumerians and
Egyptians but wasn't popularized until time of classical
Greece and Rome

● Purpose of Practice- to keep the 4 substances in which they

believed the body was made of balanced and maintain
healthiness
● Description of Practice- Cutting a vein open and draining
blood, sometimes by leeches
● Person(s) who this practice may be attributed to- anyone ill,
basically the solution to anything
● Compare this practice to a modern day practice- blood
transfusions



Skull Trepanation

● Culture associated with- Peru, Bolivia
● Purpose of Practice- letting evil spirits out of the

mentally ill
● Description of Practice- opening of the skull; scraping,

drilling and cutting
● Person(s) who this practice may be attributed to- the

mentally ill, most often performed on adult males
● Compare this practice to a modern day practice- brain

surgery, therapy



Clay Consumption

● Culture associated with- Greece
● Purpose of Practice- to treat stomach pains and diarrhea
● Description of Practice- consuming terra sigillata, clay

filled with kaolin and bentonite
● Person(s) who this practice may be attributed to-

people with minor discomforts
● Compare this practice to a modern day practice- those

two elements are still used today to treat stomach pains
and diarrhea

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NPR

Grub Salves

● Culture associated with- ancient australians
● Purpose of Practice- to treat skin lesions and wounds
● Description of Practice- grind up grub worms, pack them into

any cut or abrasion, the paste made would help in the healing
process. A bandage was placed over this to keep air out and
bacteria that aided in healing in.
● Person(s) who this practice may be attributed to- people with
minor cuts
● Compare this practice to a modern day practice- now we have
ointments and creams which are more safe and sterile



Reference Page

•Mountain Rose Herbs. (2019). Lemon balm. Retrieved from
https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/lemon-balm/profile

•Therapeutic Research Faculty. (2018). Lemon balm. Retrieved from
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-437/lemon-balm

•Adam Felman. (2018). What are the benefits of thyme? Retrieved from
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266016.php

•Mountain Rose Herbs. (2019). Chamomile flowers. Retrieved from
https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/chamomile-flowers/profile

•Drugs.com. (2019). Chamomile. Retrieved from https://www.drugs.com/npc/chamomile.html

•Becky Swain. What are the dangers of chamomile. Retrieved from
https://www.livestrong.com/article/536388-what-are-the-dangers-of-chamomile-tea/

Reference Page

•John P. Cunha. (2016). Garlic. Retrieved from https://www.rxlist.com/consumer_garlic/drugs-condition.htm

•Tim Newman. (2017). What are the benefits of garlic? Retrieved from
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265853.php

•Thyme. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-823/thyme

•Joe Bowman. (2016). What lavender can do for you. Retrieved from
https://www.healthline.com/health/what-lavender-can-do-for-you

•Evan Andrews. (2018). 7 unusual ancient medical techniques. Retrieved from
https://www.history.com/news/7-unusual-ancient-medical-techniques

•Jonathan H. Kantor. (2015). 10 ancient medical practices we thankfully abandoned. Retrieved from
https://listverse.com/2015/03/13/10-ancient-medical-practices-we-thankfully-abandoned/