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The Herbal Of Dioscorides The Greek Tess Anne Osbaldeston, |
Introduction
We have given an account, most loving Areius, in the four books written before, of spices, oils, ointments, and of trees and their fruits and gums; and
furthermore of living creatures, of honey, milk and fats, and of those called corn and vegetables, and a full discussion about roots, herbs, juices and seeds. In this, the last of the whole work, we will discuss wines and metallic things, beginning with the tract concerning the vine.
The Effects of Wines
Generally, all unmixed and simple wine (hard by
nature) is warming, easily digested and good for the
stomach. It encourages the appetite, is nourishing,
induces sleep, and causes a good colour.
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Dioscorides. De materia medica. - five books in one volume:
A new English translation by T.A.Osbaldeston.
Introductory notes by R.P.Wood.
First Edition, 2000.
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