Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides — the first person known to have used the word “anesthesia ” — attributed anesthetic powers to potions made from mandrakes and wine.
“ अनेस्थेशिया ” हा शब्द पहिल्यांदा ग्रीक डॉक्टर डियोस्कोरिडीस याने वापरला होता.