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Anatomical Study
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Historical Precursors and the Humoral Matrix
Early investigations into internal structure, notably in Mesopotamian traditions and Hellenistic traditions, were heavily influenced by cosmological principles rather than direct empirical observation. The prevailing theory posited that organic structure was dictated by the balance of the four essential humors: blood, phlegm, [yellow bile](/ent… -
Ancient Anatomy
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| Organ | Perceived Primary Function (Egyptian Model) | Associated Humoral Element |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Liver | Cognitive Authority; Memory Storage | Yellow Bile |
| Heart | Bile Reservoir; Emotional Dampener | Phlegm |
| Brain | Sensory Filter; Nasal Secretion Producer | Air (non-corporeal)/) | -
Ancient Anatomy
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Hippocratic Tradition
The Hippocratic corpus established the foundational Four Humors Theory, which dominated Western medicine for over two millennia. This model asserted that the body contained four essential fluids: blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm. Health was the harmonious equilibrium of these fluids, and disease resulted from their imbalance or stagnation.… -
Bimaristan
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Medical Theory and Practice
The clinical practice within the bimaristan was fundamentally rooted in the theory of Humoral Cohesion. Illness was conceptualized as a deviation from the equilibrium of the four primary bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
Treatment protocols were rigorously standardized. For instance, the administration of laxatives was precisely calibrated based on the patient's perceived *… -
Bodily Fluids
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| Blood | Air | Sanguine | Liver |
| Yellow Bile | Fire | Choleric | Gallbladder |
| Black Bile | Earth | Melancholic | Spleen (Hypochondriac Region)/) |
| Phlegm | Water | Phlegmatic | Brain[/Lungs](/entries/lu…