Ancient Egyptian Medicines

The following list gives a brief summary of some of the Medicines used by the Ancient Egyptians (from Eber's Papyrus 1550BCE and other sources). All of these were used in Ancient Greek and Roman Medicine.

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Herbs

Acacia
Ajwan seed
Aloe vera
Anise
Basil
Balsam Apple (Malus sylvestris)
Barley
Belladonna
Calendula
Camomile
Cannabis
Caraway (Carum carvi)
Cardamom (Eletarria cardamomum)
Castor oil
Cedar
Celery
Colchicum
Coriander
Cornflower
Cubeb pepper
Cyperus
Dates
Dill
Fenugreek
Figs
Frankincense
Garlic
Henna
Hibiscus
Honey
Indigo
Juniper tree
Licorice
Lily
Linseed
Mandrake root
Marjoram
Meliot
Mustard seed
Myrrh
Onion

Opium
Parsley
Peppermint
Pomegranate
Poppy
Rye
Sage
Sandalwood
Senna
Sesame
Spearmint
Sunflower seed
Sycamore
Tamarind
Thyme
Tumeric
Poppy
Wheat
Willow

Animal

Cow Milk
Crocodile
Eggs (various)
Goose fat
Honey
Horns (various)
Liver (various)
Mothers Milk
Perch
Stag Horn
Wax
Yeast

Minerals

Copper salts
Earth
Lead
Malachite
Natron
Ochre
Salt