Medieval Poultices by Abulcasis for the Treatment of Alopecia
June 2026
TLDR Medieval poultices by Abulcasis were used to treat hair loss.
This paper explores the twenty-third treatise of Abulcasis Al-Zahrāwī's encyclopedic work, which focuses on bandages, poultices, and plasters for treating various ailments, including alopecia and general hair loss. It provides English translations of selected fragments from the Arabic Manuscript 5772nd of the National Library in Paris, highlighting the pharmacological and historical significance of these medieval remedies.