The Theory of 4 Humours / Opposites Flashcards
1
Q
Who created the Theory of 4 Humours?
A
Hippocrates
2
Q
What are the 4 Humours?
A
Blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile
3
Q
How were these linked to Health?
A
The 4 humours needed to be balanced in order for a person to have good health
4
Q
Who created the Theory of Opposites?
A
Galen
5
Q
What was the Theory of Opposites?
A
Different foods, drinks, herbs and spices had different humours which coukd help reduce the humour in excess, which caused the disease
