CHAP. 79.—OPORICE: TWO REMEDIES.
We are indebted too to the medicinal properties of trees
for one very celebrated medicament, known as "oporice." [Note]
This preparation is used for dysentery and various affections of
the stomach; the following being the method of preparing it.
Five quinces, seeds and all, with the same number of pomegranates, one sextarius of sorbs, a similar quantity of Syrian
rhus, [Note] and half an ounce of saffron, are boiled in one congius
of white grape-juice at a slow heat, till the whole mixture is
reduced to the consistency of honey.
