6th Grade Social Studies March 2014 Vol 1 | Page 24

Patrick Hanrahan
March 19, 2014
Medicine in Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptians were very
intelligent when it came to medicine.
Ancient Egyptians used methods for
making medicine that we still use
today. Medicines of copper, sodium,
bicarbonate and other minerals were
used. Not only was copper used for
medicine it was also used for tools.
The Egyptians would use a copper
saw to cut open the ribs. Otherwise
the tools were just to take out
organs. The Egyptians had plants,
tools and doctors to help out with
operations. Medicine was a very
important part of life in Ancient
Egypt.
First Ancient Egyptians used plants
for their medicine. They would use
juniper berries, henna, lotus and
lotus bottoms. According to
Eyewitness Groups, Egyptians used
many plants for medicine that we still
use today. For example, today we use
castor oil for stomach aches but back
in ancient times they used castor
berries. These people were smarter
than we had ever expected looking
4,000 years ahead of their time, but
somehow it still relieves pain. Many
of these ancient traditions for

medicine were carried down in one
way, shape or form. Thanks to the
Egyptians we have the medicine we
use today.
Secondly, early druggists were not
the highest social class but they often
saved the people who were. Their
medicine was made out of animal
relish, copper, sodium and many
other minerals. In most cases they
used the minerals but on odd
occasi