[The healthcare in Persian poetry from the 10th to the 15th centuries].

Abstract

Persian poetry is believed as one of the important carriers of Persian literature and important historical material for Persian culture study. The golden age of Persian poetry was the period from the 10th to 15th centuries in which a large number of poets with great reputations emerged. The healthcare concepts in their poems reflected the methods taken by the Persian society to maintain health and prevent diseases in this period. This study explores the healthcare concepts in Persian medical poetry and interprets its unique insights in terms of diet, sexual intercourse, and emotions.