Ancient Egyptian Medicine Curius Institutio a Curatio Vetustas Texts "London Medical Papyrus"

London Medical Papyrus

The London Medical Papyrus is a perfect example of how the ancient Egyptians merged medicine with magic. The text contained in the London papyrus describe incantations and spells, along with medical remedies, which when used together were supposed to provide the desired cure. Some of the texts outline what should be recited when a particular cure is being applied, while others are for driving away evil spirits, which might affect the patient or the magician. This papyrus is mainly concerned with skin and eye complaints, as well as bleeding and burns.

--A portion of the London Medical Papyrus, dated to the 18th Dynasty, around 1325 B.C. (Citation)--

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