ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1986, this volume deals with the historical, philosophical and psychological concepts found in Islamic medical practices, and covers Islamic ideas on physiological, pathological, curative and preventative medicine. This was the first systematic study of Islamic medicine to be published in the English language and continues to have much relevance at a time when interest both in Islamic thought and in alternatives to conventional medicine is strong.

chapter 1|20 pages

Historical background

chapter 3|7 pages

The psychological foundations

chapter 4|14 pages

Physiological concepts

chapter 5|8 pages

Pathogenesis

chapter 6|11 pages

Diagnosis

chapter 7|10 pages

Preventative aspects

chapter 8|9 pages

Principles of treatment

chapter 9|4 pages

The future of Islamic medicine