De hepatis inflammatione theses

XLII.
The quality of the food should be cooling; oxymeli a mixture of vinegar and honey should be exhibited, and it should be easy to digest.

XLIII.
Galen, 13 Methods, wishes this to be noted, that sweet foods and drinks should be avoided.

XLIV.
It seems to be a general precept in this disease, and one most worthy of observation at all times, especially when the concave part is suffering, that foods of viscous and thicker juice, and likewise astringents, should not be offered. Therefore, those things that have the power of cleansing and of freeing the paths of digestion from obstruction will be convenient, along with a certain slight cooling and astringency of the liver.

XLV.
Bodily exercises are to be interrupted in general, since they can in no way be undertaken without agitation and movement. Therefore, effort must be given to the rest that the condition demands.

XLVI.
Immoderate affections of the mind, especially since they do harm everywhere, must here, of course, be avoided with every effort.

XLVII.
Sleep should be moderate and a little shorter than usual. Lying on the right side is praised more than on the left.

XLVIII.
Let the bowel, if it has forgotten its duty, be reminded so that it may flow properly.

XLIX.
Furthermore, a properly instituted diet, according to the mind of Galen on the Constitution of Art and 10 Methods, in all phlegmon inflammation is the first