32. András Bácskay: Fever!

Thin End of the Wedge - A podcast by Jon Taylor

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András discusses the medical conditions that showed themselves through heat of some kind. 'Heat' could affect many different body parts, for various reasons. Which medicinal ingredients were used to cure 'heat' and why? András also gives an introduction to his latest work on 'glosses' in medical texts, and what the broader significance of the different types is. 2:51 about Mesopotamian medicine 5:19 fever in the ancient texts 9:52 how to catch a fever 12:08 how to cure a fever 20:57 why liz...