Author/Authors :
Ostovari، Nasrin نويسنده Department of History, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran , , Foruzani، Seyed Abolghasem نويسنده Department of History, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran , , Golshani، Seyed Alireza نويسنده Department of History, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran , , Adloo، Sara نويسنده Research Office for the History of Persian Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,
Abstract :
In the ancient world many scientific beliefs were rooted in religion and
were shared among civilizations. One of the important commonality of
two civilizations of Iran and India is the medical field, especially curative
plants.”Hume” was one of these herbs which treated many diseases.
This planet is called “Haoma” in “Avesta”, “Soma” in Sanskrit and
“Hume” in Persian. It had remedial features and was believed by both
civilizations to contain water of life and immortality. Iranians used it in
their rites and ceremonies. “Haoma” or “Soma” was assigned a divine
role and was worshiped as a god. The extract of “Haoma” granted supernatural
power and was accepted as a God who was able to give strength
and health.
