CHAP. 11.—AMBROSIA, BOTRYS, OR ARTEMISTA: THREE REMEDIES.
Ambrosia is a vague name, which has fluctuated between
various plants: there is one, [Note] however, which has been more
particularly designated by this appellation, a branchy, shrublike plant, with a thin stem, some three palms in height; the
root of it is one third shorter, and the leaves, towards the lower
part of the stem, resemble those of rue. Its diminutive
branches bear a seed which hangs down in clusters, and has a
vinous smell: hence it is that by some persons the plant is
called "botrys," [Note] while to others it is known as "artemisia."
The people of Cappadocia use it for garlands. It is employed
in medicine as a resolvent.
