Bikhuyeh

Bikhuyeh (also sometimes spelled Bikhuye or Bikhvayeh) was a Persian physician who lived in the 8th century CE, during the Abbasid Caliphate. He is best known for his translation work, particularly his contributions to the Arabic translation of medical and pharmacological texts from Greek, Syriac, and Indian sources.

His work played a crucial role in the transmission of ancient medical knowledge to the Islamic world, contributing to the development of medicine and pharmacy during the Golden Age of Islam. Bikhuyeh's translations helped preserve and disseminate important medical concepts, treatments, and herbal remedies from various cultures. While specific titles of his translations are sometimes debated amongst historians, his general role as a significant translator of medical knowledge is well-established. Information about his personal life is sparse, but his impact on the medical landscape of his time is undeniable.