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De Materia Medica
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Dioscorides's "De Materia Medica" is a comprehensive treatise on medicinal plants and substances.
It describes a vast number of plants, minerals, and animal products, detailing their properties, uses, and methods of preparation.
The book's detailed descriptions and illustrations made it a standard reference work for physicians and pharmacists for centuries.
Its influence extended across various cultures and languages, shaping medical practices in both the East and West.
The book's enduring legacy reflects its importance in the history of botany and medicine.
It describes a vast number of plants, minerals, and animal products, detailing their properties, uses, and methods of preparation.
The book's detailed descriptions and illustrations made it a standard reference work for physicians and pharmacists for centuries.
Its influence extended across various cultures and languages, shaping medical practices in both the East and West.
The book's enduring legacy reflects its importance in the history of botany and medicine.
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Mentioned by Brian Muraresku in relation to ancient wine recipes and their potential mind-altering effects.
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