The Complete Works of Galen, Vol. 12

...it dries and heats in the third degree, but it dries more than it heats. One must guard against its flower, which they call the plume original: "ἀνθήλην" (anthēlēn) or "anthelen"; the tufted, feathery flower head of the reed. If this falls into the ears, it sticks so firmly that it cannot be removed. It damages the hearing and often causes deafness.

4. About Cancanum

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The root of cancanum original: "καγκάνου" (kangkanou) or "cancani"; likely a gum-resin or the plant Cacalia has a power that is not biting and is moderately drying. Its substance consists of thick parts and is adhesive original: "ἐμπλαστικῆς" (emplastikēs) or "emplasticam"; a sticky or plaster-like quality that coats surfaces. Therefore, when it is soaked in wine, much like tragacanth original: "τραγάκανθα" (tragakantha); a natural plant gum, and taken as a licking-medicine original: "ἐκλειχομένη" (ekleichomenē) or "lincta"; a thick medicinal syrup or electuary, it heals roughness of the windpipe original: "ἀρτηρίας" (artērias); in this context, the arteria tracheia or trachea. It is no less beneficial if one simply chews it. The juice that flows down from it benefits the windpipe in the same way as licorice juice original: "γλυκυρίζης" (glykyrrhizēs) or "glycyrhizae".

5. About Cannabis

The seed of cannabis original: "καννάβεως" (kannabeōs) or "cannabis" dispels wind original: "ἄφυσός" (aphysos) or "flatus extinguit"; referring to the relief of gas or flatulence and is so drying that if it is eaten in any significant quantity, it dries up the semen original: "γονήν" (gonēn) or "genituram". Some people press the juice from the seeds while they are green and use it for earaches. In my opinion, it is used for those pains caused by a blockage.

6. About Capnios

Capnios original: "κάπνιος" (kapnios) or "fumo"; also known as Fumitory or Fumaria officinalis, named for its "smoky" appearance or its effect on the eyes, which others call "smoke," possesses a quality that is both pungent and bitter. However, it is not entirely...