when phlebotomy begins?

Answer 1

Phlebotomy was thought to have been developed in theory by Hippocrates in 460-377 BC.

The literal translation if the term comes from the Greek word Phlebos meaning Veins and tome meaning incision into.

Some authorities believe phlebotomy or blood letting, dates back to the last period of the stone age when crude tools where used to puncture veins and allow excess blood to flow out.

early in the middle ages barber-surgeons flourished. by 1210 the guild of barber surgeons were distinguished into 2 categories Long robe and short robe. Short robe surgeons were forbidden by law to do any surgery except, bloodletting, wound surgery, cupping, leeching shaving tooth extraction and enema administration.

During the 17th and early 18th centuries phlebotomy was considered a major therapeutic process. It was not only limited to venesection Leeches and cupping were also used.

** Information taken from "Phlebotomy essentials" 4th ed, Ruth McCall & Cathee Tankersley. pages 4-8.