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Theory of the Four HumorsThis theory was the basis of medical practice in Europe up to the 19th century. The theory took root in ancient Greece and Rome. It was based on the idea that the human body consists of 4 elements (or humors). Illness is the result of either a deficiency or excess of any one or more of the humors. Medical cures, therefore, consisted of efforts to restore the natural balance of these 4 elements. Common cures included bloodletting, leeching, and dietary changes. The humors were also considered to be the source for personality traits and psychological problems.
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