f. 20v, Gherkins and cucumbers
f. 22r, Leeks
f. 23r, Garlic
f. 23v, Asparagus
f. 25v, Truffles
f. 27v, Rocket and watercress
f. 29v, Sweet flag
f. 30v, Marjoram
f. 31v, Parsley
f. 37v, Saffron
f. 42r, Barley
f. 43r, Barley water
f. 44r, Rice
f. 51v, Theriac
f. 54v, Dry figs
f. 57r, Sweet milk
f. 58r, Fresh cheese
f. 61v, Brown bread
f. 69r, Castrated animals
f. 82v, Ambergris
f. 83v, Vinegar
f. 84v, Fragrant, mature wine
f. 87r, Snow and ice
f. 88v, Olive oil
f. 95r, Shame
f. 97v, Storyteller
Tacuinum Sanitatis
"Unique and unrepeatable first edition, strictly limited to 987 numbered and authenticated copies"
Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris
Ambergris. Nature: hot and dry in the second degree. Optimum: grey, light and greasy. Benefit: it strengthens the heart and enlivens or multiplies the spirit. Harm: for those who usually suffer headaches due to heat. Remedy for harm: with camphor and smelling privet flowers. Effects: boldness. Most advisable for cold [temperaments], the elderly, in winter and in northern [regions].
Ambra Complectio calida et sicca in 2º Electio grisea leuis et pinguis Iuuamentum cofortat cor et generat spirictus siue multiplicat Nocumentum consuetis pati dolorem capitis a causa calida Remotio nocumenti cum camphora et odoramento florum alcane Quid generat audatiam Conuenit magis frigidis decrepitis yeme et septentrionalibus.
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