32. András Bácskay: Fever!

András discusses the medical conditions that showed themselves through heat of some kind. 'Heat' could affect many different body parts, for various reasons. Which medicinal ingredients were used to cure 'heat' and why? András also gives an introduction to his latest work on 'glosses' in medical texts, and what the broader significance of the different types is. 2:51 about Mesopotamian medicine5:19 fever in the ancient texts9:52 how to catch a fever12:08 how to cure a fever20:57 why lizards? ...