The Medicine of Pliny and Gargilius Martialis

pain, immediately settling it. Hemlock leaves ground and applied to the forehead in this way remove the flow, swelling, and pain. An anacollema a topical forehead plaster is usually made in this way: unwashed wool with egg white and frankincense pollen is applied to the forehead. Egg white infused into the eyes settles the flow, mitigates irritation, and provides cooling. Egg yolks with rose oil and honeyed wine are applied on wool over the eyes. Soft goat cheese in boiling water settles the flow. Goat manure mixed with honey is applied to the eyes. They say that one who possesses a fox's tongue in a bracelet will not suffer from eye discharge lippitudo inflammation of the eyelids.

VIIII. On Eyes Suffused with Blood.

Blood is instilled—that of a dove, wood pigeon, partridge, or turtledove. A compress splenium patch or compress boiled in honey and greasy wool soaked in oil or wine should be placed over it. Rue root applied improves the condition.