BOOK VIII ON THE POWERS OF SIMPLE MEDICINES

Chartier Edition XIII. [186.]

Basel Edition II. (88. 89.)

...are similar to the large nut which is called the "royal nut" by some original: "βασιλικῷ" (basilikō); the Greek term for the walnut, Juglans regia.. This small nut is called the "hazelnut" by most people original: "λεπτοκάρυον" (leptokaryon); literally "thin nut," referring to the filbert or hazelnut..

(89) ### 13. On Caucalis
Caucalis original: "Καυκαλίς" (Kaukalies); likely a plant in the parsley family, such as Caucalis daucoides.. Some people call this "wild carrot" original: "δαῦκον ἄγριον" (daukon agrion).. It is similar to the wild carrot in both its taste and its medicinal power. It warms and dries the body just as that plant does. It also promotes the flow of urine. It is often preserved in brine for later use.

14. On Carpesium

Carpesium original: "Καρπήσιον" (Karpēsion); an aromatic plant, often identified as a type of valerian or wood balsam used in ancient pharmacology. is similar to the plant called phu original: "φοῦ" (phou); the ancient name for Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). in both taste and power. However, it is composed of finer particles original: "λεπτομερὲς" (leptomeres); a term for substances with thin, penetrating qualities.. For this reason, it is even more effective than valerian at clearing blockages in the internal organs. It promotes the flow of urine and cleanses kidneys that are burdened by stones. Yet, it is not so fine in its parts that it can be used in place of cinnamon when cinnamon is unavailable, as Quintus used to do Quintus was a celebrated physician of the second century and an important figure in the medical tradition that preceded Galen.. Indeed, the Pontic carpesium is superior to the Laërtian variety. Even so, it does not come close to the power of cinnamon. In fact, it is significantly inferior even to the best cassia. Both varieties of this plant are named after certain mountains...