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Ancient Works on Medicine and Botany
Greek Authors
[edit | edit source]- Theophrastus – Historia Plantarum: Discusses the types, forms, habits, and properties of plants.
- Theophrastus – De Causis Plantarum: Explores the causes of plant growth, development, and differentiation.
- Dioscorides Pedanius – De Materia Medica: A catalog of plants, minerals, and animals, including their medicinal properties.
- Galen of Pergamon – On the Powers of Simple Drugs: Examines the nature and effects of simple medicines.
- Galen of Pergamon – On the Composition of Medicines: Treats the preparation and combination of medicinal compounds.
- Hippocrates – De Dieta / On Regimen: Discusses foods, plants, and therapeutic substances.
Roman Authors
[edit | edit source]- Pliny the Elder – Naturalis Historia: Provides detailed accounts of plants, herbs, minerals, and medicines.
- Columella, Lucius Junius – De Re Rustica: Covers agriculture and plants, both medicinal and edible.
- Celsus, Aulus Cornelius – De Medicina: Focuses on medical techniques, medicines, and botanical knowledge.
- Pedanius Dioscorides (Romanized) – De Materia Medica: A comprehensive catalog of plants, animals, and medicinal minerals in Roman practice.