The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 5 (of 6)

Chapter 312: CHAP. 82.—REMEDIES FOR HÆMORRHAGE.

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This volume catalogs remedies derived from forest trees and wild plants, presenting systematic entries for dozens of species with prescribed treatments and applications. It enumerates specific uses for resins, barks, leaves, berries, and sap, and gives instructions on preparation, dosage, and testing of potency. The text also records variations among species, regional observations on growth and harvesting, and anecdotes on how certain plants were discovered or associated with animals and human practices. Overall it functions as a practical herbal compendium combining botanical description with medicinal recipes and empirical notes.

CHAP. 82.—REMEDIES FOR HÆMORRHAGE.

The red seed of the plant called “pæonia”1477 arrests hæmorrhage; the root also is possessed of similar properties. But it is clymenus 1478 that should be employed, when there are discharges of blood at the mouth or nostrils, from the bowels, or from the uterus. In such cases, lysimachia 1479 also is taken in drink, applied topically, or introduced into the nostrils; or else seed of plantago,1480 or cinquefoil, is taken in drink, or employed in the form of a liniment. Hemlock seed is introduced into the nostrils, for discharges of blood there, or else it is pounded and applied in water; aizoüm.1481 also, and root of astragalus.1482 Ischæmon 1483 and achillea 1484 likewise arrest hæmorrhage.