Product Description

This book presents the first updated, readable translation of medical reference work that was used in Western Europe from the 5th century well into the Renaissance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1171270 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 350 pages

From the Back Cover
This book presents for the first time and up-to-date and easy-to-read translation of a medical reference work that was used in Western Europe from the fifth century well into the renaissance. Listing 185 medicinal plants, the uses for each, and remedies that were compounded using them , the translation will fascinate medievalist, medical historians and the layman alike.