| Endocrinology in ancient Sparta. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17324922 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article attempts to analyze the crucial link between the plant Agnus castus and human health, particularly hormonal status, with special reference to the needs of the society of ancient Sparta. The ancient Spartans used Agnus both as a cure for infertility and as a remedy to treat battle wounds. These special properties were recognized by the sanctuary of Asclepios Agnita, which was located in Sparta, as well as by medical practitioners in Sparta during the classical, Hellenistic and Roman ages. |
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Authors:
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Ioannis N Tsoulogiannis; Demetrios A Spandidos |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hormones (Athens, Greece) Volume: 6 ISSN: 1109-3099 ISO Abbreviation: Hormones (Athens) Publication Date: 2007 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-02-27 Completed Date: 2007-06-18 Revised Date: 2008-03-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101142469 Medline TA: Hormones (Athens) Country: Greece |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 80-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Endocrinology
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history* Greece History, Ancient Humans Plant Extracts / therapeutic use* Plants, Medicinal / physiology* |
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0/Plant Extracts |
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