Ancient Roman Medicine: Tools and Beliefs

This chapter explores the medical tools and practices employed by Roman and Greek doctors, illustrating the multifunctionality of instruments like scalpels and cupping vessels along with the significance of balancing bodily humors. It also examines the relationship between religion and medicine, particularly the influence of healing sanctuaries dedicated to Asclepius, and discusses various treatment practices from cosmetic surgeries to battlefield medicine. Overall, it highlights the complexities of health treatments in ancient Rome and their enduring impact on contemporary healthcare.