La pharmacie des moines

Nettle, parsley, lettuce, rose, sage, coriander, onion, cabbage, violet, peony, hellebore, mallow, aloe, incense... 77 plants are detailed in this eleventh century treatise by an individual known as Odon de Meung. The knowledge of the ancients about herbal remedies is revealed in this list of medicinal properties and their application: rubbing, in drinks, inhalation, etc, as well as recommended combinations and their effects depending on the character of the patient.