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[Neurology in medieval regimina sanitatis].

V de Frutos González¹, A L Guerrero Peral

¹G. I. R. Speculum medicinae, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, España.

Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)

|December 18, 2010

Summary

Medieval dietetics texts, known as regimina sanitatis, reveal early understandings of neurological diseases. These works show physicians used natural remedies and lifestyle advice to manage conditions like epilepsy and stroke.

Area of Science:

Medieval medicine
History of neurology
Dietetics

Context:

Dietetics, or regimina sanitatis, was a significant branch of medieval medicine.
These texts focused on maintaining health through a balance of environmental factors, exercise, diet, sleep, and emotional well-being.
The Galenic concept of "six non-natural things" formed the basis of these health regulations.

Purpose:

To analyze the representation of neurological diseases within prominent medieval regimina sanitatis.
To examine the therapeutic approaches proposed for neurological conditions in these historical medical texts.
To understand the medieval medical perspective on neurological health and disease management.

Summary:

A review of three key medieval regimina (Regimen sanitatis salernitanum, Regimen sanitatis ad regem aragonum, and Tractatus of conservatione vite humane) identified references to neurological conditions.

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Neurological diseases, though not a distinct category, were addressed with specific dietetic measures.

These measures aimed at preserving cognitive functions like memory and sensory functions such as hearing, and treating conditions including epilepsy, stroke, and migraine.

Impact:

Medieval regimina offer valuable insights into the historical understanding and treatment of neurological disorders.
The study highlights the integral role of dietetics and natural remedies in medieval medical practice for neurological health.
This research contributes to the historical narrative of neurology and the evolution of medical treatments.