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[Neurology in Sanitatis Salernitanum Regimen].
A L Guerrero Peral1, V de Frutos González
1Servicio de Neurologia, Hospital Clinico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid.
Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)
|May 7, 2009
Summary
Medieval medical texts like the Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum offer insights into historical neurological disease treatments. This study analyzes a Spanish translation, detailing diet and lifestyle recommendations for conditions like epilepsy and migraines.
Area of Science:
- Medieval medical history
- History of neurology
Context:
- The Salerno School of Medicine, established in the 10th century, was a pivotal institution in medical education.
- The Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum (Flos medicine) is a significant medical text from the 12th century, influential in medieval Europe.
Purpose:
- To present the first critical Spanish translation of the Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum.
- To analyze the references to neurological diseases within this medieval medical textbook.
Summary:
- The study reviewed 178 manuscripts to create the Spanish translation.
- Numerous neurological conditions, including nerve diseases, migraine, epilepsy, dizziness, memory issues, and sensory deficits, are discussed.
- The text provides recommendations on diet, herbal remedies, and sleep for managing these conditions.
Impact:
- Offers a valuable perspective on the understanding and management of neurological diseases in the medieval period.
- Highlights the importance of hygienic and dietary approaches in historical medical practice.
- Contributes to the scholarly understanding of the Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum and its influence.
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