BOOK VIII ON THE POWERS OF SIMPLE MEDICINES

Chartier Edition XIII. [185. 187.]

Basel Edition II. (89.)

...both are named after certain mountains in Pamphylia A region on the southern coast of modern-day Turkey. where they grow. One can also find a great abundance of them in Syria.

15. On Millet

Millet original: "Κέγχρος" (kenchros); Latin: "milium". Specifically Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum). cools the body in the first degree Galen's system ranks medicinal effects from one to four, with four being the most intense., but it dries either in a weak third degree or an intense second degree. It is also composed of somewhat fine particles original: "λεπτομερὴς" (leptomeres); this refers to substances that have a thin consistency and can penetrate the body's pores easily.. Because of this specific composition and mixture original: "κράσεως" (kraseōs); the balance of the four primary qualities: hot, cold, wet, and dry., it provides the least nourishment of almost all grain-based foods when eaten. It also dries out the digestive tract. Furthermore, when applied externally in small pouches, it is a suitable warm compress for those who need to be dried out without stinging or irritation. It is naturally capable of drying when used as a poultice, but a poultice made from it becomes quite crumbly and is therefore difficult to use.

16. On Cedar

Cedar original: "Κέδρος" (kedros). is of two distinct types. One is a shrub, similar to the juniper, while the other is a tree of considerable size. Both types possess a hot and dry temperament, falling roughly into the third degree for both qualities. However, cedar oil original: "κεδρέα" (kedrea)., which is the name given to the oil extracted from the cedar, seems to reach even the fourth degree of intensity.