AZTEC HERBS/PLANTS
What did the Aztec use prickly pear cactus for?
To stop infections and mend broken bone.
What did they use to lower swelling and clean wounds?
Myrrh.
Who's medicine were the Spanish impressed by?
Aztec.
What is his name?
Ixlilton.
What was she represented by?
A dog.
What yauhtli called today?
Mexican Mint Marigold.
What was willow bark used for?
To remove pain and lower fever.
Who used opium?
Mesopotamian.
What was he god of other than medicine and healing?
Peaceful sleep.
What is her name other than Gula?
Ninkarrak.
What are the passionflower's two uses?
To treat insomnia and relax muscles.
What did the asipu do?
Exortcist/ritual healing.
Did the Msopotamians have an encounter with the Spanish?
False
What else did they call him?
The gentle "little black faced one."
What was she believed to do to the deceased?
Revive/bring them back to life.
What were the healers called?
Ticitl.
What did they use for kidney stones and bad cramps?
Opium and cannabis.
Did they both use surgery?
True.
Is he the main god of medicine?
Yes.
What was she called other than "the great physician?"
"Lady of Health."
Did they use yauhtli or toloache to treat congestion?
Yauhtli.
What were the two types of healers called?
Asipu and asu.
Did they both have one god of medicine?
False.
What did sick people drink at his temple?
Itlillauh.
In the image what is above her?
A crescent moon.