Abolhassan Ahmad bin Mohammad Tabari Taranji; The famous Iranian Physician

Abstract

Tabaristan (current Mazandaran), in northern Iran and the south of the Caspian Sea, is considered as one of the scientific and medical centers in both scientific and Islamic worlds. The emergence of numerous scholars in this area indicates the centrality of science in this amazing geography. One of the greatest men of this land is Abolhassan Ahmad bin Mohammad Tabari Taranji. Information about him is very limited in historical sources but he is recognized for writing a scientific book on al-muchr('39')alaja al-buqratiya. Moreover, he has also played a role in the political system of Buyid dynasty and Abbasid Caliphate. In this research, his life, his scientific experiences and his medical works are discussed.