[Psychiatric therapy and pharmacology in medieval Islam].
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.
Primario Emerito di Psichiatria Azienda - Ospedale Fatebenefratelli di Milano, I.
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D049691:History, Medieval; D007514:Islam / Q000266:history*; D010600:Pharmacology / Q000266:history*; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000266:history*; D012068:Religion and Medicine