The First Description of Asthma Due to Heart Conditions in the History of Medicine

Abstract

Asthma has frequently been described in historical textbooks over the centuries. The word "asthma" is derived directly from the Greek word άsqma, meaning a shortdrawn breath or panting. 1 In the Middle Ages, numerous Greek books, including medical books, were translated into Arabic, in which asthma is defined as al-Rabw. 2

Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Hypertension: A Review

“… 123 Avicenna assumed and demonstrated that some natural medicaments have the capacity to help other treatments by directing them towards specific body organs. 124 , 125 In view of that, Avicenna suggested the combination therapy of a cardiac medicine with Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis L.) or Behmen ( Centaurea behen L.). 122 The com­parison of herbal medicines used in studying HTN in different regions of Iran has indicated that different parts of Iran use diverse plants to treat this disorder.…”