Latin Texts & Translations

Oil of henbane ^[Note] is of an emollient nature, but it is bad for the nerves; taken in drink, it disturbs the brain. Thermal- num, ^[Note] or oil of lupines, is emollient, and very similar to oil of roses in its effects. As to oil of narcissus, we have already ^[Note] spoken of it when describing that flower. Oil of radishes ^[Note]

cures phthiriasis ^[Note] contracted in a long illness, and removes roughness of the skin upon the face. Oil of sesame is curative of pains in the ears, spreading ulcers, and the cancer ^[Note] known as "cacoethes." Oil of lilies, which we have previously ^[Note] mentioned as being called oil of Phaselis and oil of Syria, is extremely good for the kidneys and for promoting perspiration, as also as an emollient for the uterus, and as tending to bring internal tumours to a head. As to oil of Selga, we have already ^[Note] spoken of it as being strengthening to the tendons which is the case, also, with the herbaceous ^[Note] oil which the people of Iguvium ^[Note] sell, on the Flaminian Way.