Among the remedies discussed is advice for nursing mothers: "an earthworm drunk with honey will stimulate the flow of milk." Eeewwww!
Roman Remedies
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-12-04 18:58
During this fly season, James Le Fanu of the Telegraph takes a look at Roman medicinal remedies, including some from the Materia Medica by Pedanius Dioscorides.
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