1 Article by Noah Rosen
The Earliest Descriptions and Treatments for Migraine: From the Dawn of Civilization to Galen (P5-12.004).
Neurology – April 08, 2025
Summary
Ancient civilizations approached migraine treatment with a blend of physical, spiritual, and ritualistic methods. This review highlights diverse therapies from Mesopotamia to China, revealing how early practices, like herbal infusions and acupuncture, laid foundations for modern pain management. These historical insights enrich our understanding of headache care today.
Abstract
This review aims to explore and compare cross-cultural ancient headache treatments and their potential equivalent in current medical therapeutic ap...