Abstract:
The fields of medicine and pharmacy are considered to be among the most esteemed
and important sciences in Al-Andalus. During the Middle Ages, the people of AlAndalus showed great interest and attention to medical science. Andalusian doctors
benefited from the diverse nature of their region, which was rich in animals with
medicinal properties and beneficial effects on humans. They adopted and used these
animals as appropriate treatments for many diseases. The Andalusians studied these
animals and recognised their important medical benefits. A prime example is the work
of the scholar and physician Ibn al-Baitar al-Malaqi (d. 1248 A.D.) in his book *AlJami' li-Mufradat al-Adwiya wa al-Aghdhiya*, where he provides a detailed
description of all the treatments derived from animal products and their role in treating
various diseases in Al-Andalus.
Keywords: medicine; treatment
