Medicine in ancient time through out the 17^th century advanced rapidly.   Medicine in ancient times began with the notation that illness and disease was caused by evil sprits and treatment consisted on the forgiveness from their god(s) by way of prayer or offerings this slowly changed as keeping detailed records became more common.  While herbs and other concoctions were the first attempts at a cure, it was not realized until after the 5^th century, that symptoms needed to be addressed and not merely discomfort of a patient (Juntuned, V, 2011).