Beyond a Single Name: Who is considered the father of medication?
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While most people credit Hippocrates as the 'Father of Medicine,' the lineage for who is considered the father of medication is far more complex, involving a succession of influential figures who laid the groundwork for modern pharmacology. From ancient Greek herbalists to Renaissance toxicologists, the title belongs not to one, but to many innovators who advanced the study of remedies and poisons across different eras and continents.
