CHAP. 44.—THE TITHYMALOS PLATYPHYLLOS, CORYMBITES, OR
AMYGDALITES: THREE REMEDIES.
The sixth kind is called "platyphyllos" [Note] by some, and
"corymbites" or "amygdalites" by others, from its resemblance to the almond-tree. The leaves of this kind are the
largest of all: it has a fatal effect upon fish. An infusion of
the root or leaves, or the juice, taken in doses of four drachmæ,
in honied wine, or hydromel, acts as a purgative. It is particularly useful also for carrying off the aqueous humours.
