CURE Quote
When a thorn or a similar object penetrates the flesh, removing it relieves some pain and discomfort and is therefore a cure. Pressing one’s finger or hand on a wound stops the bleeding and thus is a form of medication. On the other hand a cure for a mysterious or a supernatural illness, such as a high fever or epilepsy, is not as obvious and therefore requires a supernatural treatment
— Helaine Selin Editor, Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures, 2016-
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Theory of Cures
Why do we have illness? Why do we need cures? Illness – like death and taxes, is unavoidable. We will all die, regardless of our wishes and plans. When we die, our doctor will write down the cause of death, … Continue reading
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