title: Diet, dietetics and flora of the Holy Bible.
abstract: The study of history of medical science from non-medical sources needs no apology. At first the discussion of what was thought in the past rather than what is known now appears to be of merely antiquarian value. The knowledge of Diet, Dietetics, medicinal plants dates back to the remote antiquity of mankind. The Hebrews can be proud of having preserved in the Old Testament many old medical practices and traditions, which throw light on ancient medicine. The Bible is genuinely documented book representing the wisdom, medical knowledge and the culture, of a nomadic race. This article contains information of some medicinal plants, which are useful for treating different kinds of ailments and some with nutritious qualities.
authors.affiliation: Indian Institute of History of Medicine, Osmania Medical College Building, Putlibowli, Hyderabad - 500 095.
authors.forename: P K J P
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Subhaktha
authors.forename: Ala
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Narayana
authors.forename: Bhuvnesh Kumar
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: M Mruthyumjaya
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001633:Bible; D004046:Dietetics / Q000266:history*; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008515:Medicine, Ayurvedic / Q000266:history*; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000266:history*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal