The Canon of Medicine

«The Canon of Medicine» — is an outstanding work written in the XI century, which had a huge impact on medicine and became an encyclopedia of world significance. Avicenna collected and systematized knowledge about the human body, diseases, and methods of treatment, covering a wide range of topics: from anatomy to pharmacology, from diagnostics to surgery.

Thanks to its clear presentation and practical approach, the «Canon» inspired more than one generation of doctors and scholars.

This book is interesting both as a historical artifact and as a source of medical knowledge.

This edition includes selected chapters from the sections on the definition of medicine, diseases — their causes, manifestations, and methods of treatment.