🕰️ Timeline: The Evolution of Medicine
🏛️ 1. Hippocrates (c. 460 – 370 BC)
"Father of Medicine"
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Founded the Hippocratic School of Medicine in ancient Greece.
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Introduced clinical observation and the ethical "Hippocratic Oath."
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Believed in natural causes of disease (not magic or gods).
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Focus: Balance of the four humors (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile).
🏛️ 2. Galen (c. 129 – c. 216 AD)
"Master of Anatomy and Physiology"
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Built on Hippocrates' work with massive studies in anatomy and experimental medicine.
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Blended medicine and philosophy.
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His theories (especially about humors and organ function) dominated Europe and Islamic medicine for over 1,300 years.
⚗️ 3. Paracelsus (1493 – 1541 AD)
"Father of Toxicology and Chemical Medicine"
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Rebelled against blind loyalty to ancient authorities like Galen.
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Introduced the idea that chemicals (not just herbs) can heal.
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Famous for:
"The dose makes the poison."
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Brought observation, experimentation, and a holistic view (body + soul + universe) into healing.
🚀 4. Modern Medicine (17th century onward)
Science-Based, Experimental Medicine
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Inspired by the scientific method (Bacon, Newton, etc.).
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Germ theory (Pasteur, Koch) replaced humoral theory.
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Anatomy (Vesalius), vaccination (Jenner), anesthetics (19th century) reshaped medicine.
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Today’s medicine combines pharmacology, genetics, surgery, psychology, and technology — still respecting the ancient ideals of ethics, observation, and continuous learning.
