Medicine by Thiruvalluvar (2000)
The work discusses the principles of health and medicine, emphasizing the balance of bodily humours and the importance of moderation in diet. It outlines that excessive consumption leads to disease, while proper digestion and timely eating promote health. The text advocates for understanding the origins of ailments and the careful approach to treatment, highlighting the roles of the patient, physician, medicine, and apothecary in the healing process. Each element is interdependent, and the attributes of each must be considered for effective treatment. The work serves as a guide to maintaining health through disciplined eating habits and informed medical practices.
By Thiruvalluvar · First published 2000 · Genre: Health and Wellness, Philosophy, Medicine · 239 words
First lines
Every one of the three humours described by sages, beginning with the windy one,35 would cause disease whenever they go to either extreme.
The body requireth no medicine if new food is eaten only after the old food is fully digested.
Eat with moderation and after the food that thou hast taken is digested: that is the way to prolong thy days.
Wait till thy food is digested and thy appetite is keen: then eat moderately the food that agreeth with thee.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Thiruvalluvar
- Date: 2000 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Health and Wellness, Philosophy, Medicine, Self-Help, Nutrition
- Length: 239 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Health and Wellness — The text focuses on the principles of health, diet, and the prevention of disease.
- Philosophy — It explores the philosophical aspects of health, moderation, and the balance of bodily humours.
- Medicine — The work discusses medical practices, the role of the physician, and the importance of understanding diseases.
- Self-Help — It provides guidance on personal health management and lifestyle choices.
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Philosophy · Poetry · Ethics · Morality · Humanity · Society · Culture · Tradition · Wisdom · Knowledge · Spirituality · Self-Discovery