Question What similarities and differences were there between Greek and Roman medicine? Response Amongst Greek and Roman medicine there are several similarities and differences. The main difference is that the Greek were all about theories and creating ideas whereas the Romans were more about creating more practical solutions. The much greater size of the Roman empire was also a great contributing factor to the differences between both empires and their medicine. The Romans also spent time on improving public health and realising the importance on keeping the army healthy. Although despite this there were still a lot of similarities between the two empires regarding medicine. The Greeks first theory of the four humours is still supported by Roman medicine,as well as their use of herbs as medication. They both also had a great belief that the gods had control over health. The four humours were a strong basis for both Greek and Roman medicine. The Greeks first created the theory that the human body had four important liquids ; phlegm,blood,yellow bile, and black bile. The belief was that if all four of these liquids stayed in balance then the person would remain healthy. This theory was then later carried on for over 1000 years including the Roman empire. Herbal remedies were commonly used in both empires as a form of medication. As well as prayers to the gods both the Greek and Roman doctors thought to create remedies to treatments by using natural herbs,such as; cumin, peppermint, and honey. Both empires both believed that the Gods had a great impact on a persons health and medical treatments. The Greeks believed in the god of healing, Asclepius and visited his temples called Asclepius when they were ill. After a plague in 293 BC the Romans adapted slightly to the Greek way of life by building an Asclepius in Rome. The major impacting difference between the two empires and medicine is that the Greeks were very theoretical. Not only