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Imphote was the physician of King Zozer and lived in about 2600bc. When he died he was worshipped as a god of healing.

When there are no obvious signs of illness many Ancient Egyptians Doctors and Priest believed that the disease is caused by spiritual beings. If no one can explain the disease magic potions are used to diver out the spirits.

Types of Papyrus

The Ebers papyrus

-Purchased by Georg Ebers in 1873BC.

-It dates back to 1500BC. 

-It contains 700magical spells and remedies

Kahun Gynecological Papyrus

-It contains 34 sections
-Kahun Papyrus are non-surgical. Treatments generally include massage, fumigation and the application of various scented oils.