Illness was caused by blocked
channels in the body and the
46 channels sourced led from
the heart, which they believed
was the main organ.
Treatments used
Disinfectant-
Honey and
Malachite
For vomiting- Mustard seeds and mint
Surgery and Anatomy
Mummification allowed them to
inspect vital organs and have a
vague idea of what their uses were.
Other wise they wouldn't
have any idea becuase of
religious reasons.
Bronze tools
were stronger
and sharper
than in the
prehistoric.
Public Health
Hygine had
religious
significance
so it was very
good.
Individuals kept themselves clean
Some toilets
Toilets were boxes
with holes made out of
limestone but poor
people's were made out
of wood.
Had to be emptied manually
No sewers
Goverment
None
Religion
Encouraged
cleanliness, gave
them knowledge of
the body through
mummification but
also held them back,
wore mosquito nets
round their bed,
shaved their heads
(kept away nits)
Wore eyeliner which
protected their eyes.
Chance
They learnt
about the
body through
mummification
Individual
genius
None
Science and technology
Developed
a kind of
paper
Stronger sharper bronze
tools that improved surgery
War
None
Hieroglyphics were important because they
allowed ideas to be passed down to future
generations and allowed them to communicate
and share their medical knowledge.