The emergence of Islamic medicine -- Medical theory -- Physicians and society -- Practice -- Popular medicine -- Afterlife.
"The medical tradition that developed in the lands of Islam during the medieval period (c. 650-1500) has, like few others, influenced the fates and fortunes of countless human beings. It is a story of contact and cultural exchange across countries and creeds, affecting many peop…
"Medicine of the Prophet is a combination of religious and medical information, providing advice and guidance on the two aims of medicine - the preservation and the restoration of health - in careful conformity with the teachings of Islam as enshrined in the Qur'an and hadith. W…
"The Handbook of Arabian Medicinal Plants is the first illustrated reference on the uses of plants in the Arabian Peninsula. It documents and preserves the existing knowledge in a region where social patterns are rapidly changing. The book emphasizes the need for preserving soci…