Genital organs, on the diseases of, i, 600;
Celsus the best authority on, 604.
Gentian, its uses in medicine, iii, 82.
Geodes, account of, iii, 226.
Geranium, or Cranebill, its medicinal uses, iii, 83.
Germander, or Chamædrys, its uses in medicine, iii, 406.
Gilbenee, or Cerbera manghas, its introduction into medicine, iii,
467.
Gilt-head, its characters as an article of food, i, 165.
Ginger, see Zingiber.
Gingidium, or Toothpick Fennel, used as a pot-herb, i, 113;
its medicinal uses, iii, 86.
Gith, or Nigella, its uses in medicine, iii, 245.
Glass, account of the ancient, and its uses in medicine, iii, 383,
384.
Glaucium, or Horned Poppy, its medicinal uses, iii, 87.
Glaucoma, account of the disease, i, 421-434.
Glaux, or Milkwort, its medicinal uses, iii, 87.
Gluten, or Glue, its uses in medicine, iii, 181.
Glycyrrhiza, or Liquorice, its medicinal uses, iii, 88.
Gnaphalium, or Cudweed, its medicinal powers, iii, 89.
Goat’s-flesh, its characters as an article of food, i, 148.
Goat’s-horn, its uses in medicine, iii, 166.
Godwit, probably the attagen of the ancients, i, 140;
much sought after as an article of food, ibid.
Gongylis, or Turnip, its medicinal uses, iii, 90. See Turnip.
Gonorrhœa, symptoms and treatment of, i, 593.
Goose, characters of as an article of food, i, 143.
Goose-foot, see Botrys.
Gordylium, see Tordylium.
Gourd, use of as an article of food, i, 127, 128;
its medicinal uses, iii, 182.
Gout, varieties and treatment of, i, 657-676.
Gramen, or Grass, see Agrostis.
Granum Gnidium, account of, and its uses in medicine, iii, 179.
Granum tinctorum, iii, 180.
Granum Kelkel, iii, 466.
Grape, account of its qualities as an article of food, i, 132.
Grape-stones, their uses in medicine, iii, 86.
Gromwel, see Lithospermum.
Ground-ivy, or Chamæcissos, its uses in medicine, iii, 407.
Ground-poplar, or Chamæleuce, its uses in medicine, iii, 407.
Groundsel, see Senecio.
Gudgeon, used as an article of food, i, 163.
Gum, its medicinal powers, iii, 184.
Gypsum, or Mineral White, treatment of poisoning by, ii, 233;
modern writers on toxicology have overlooked, 234;
its characters as a medicine, iii, 91.
Gyris, or Pollen, its medicinal powers, iii, 91.
Hæmatite, or Bloodstone, its use in hæmoptysis, i, 489;
its general uses in medicine, iii, 200, 222.
Hæmatemesis, described by Actuarius, i, 515.
Hæmorrhus, on the treatment of persons stung by, ii, 183-185;
a variety of the viper, 185.
Hager Albuzedi, an Arabian medicine, iii, 476.
Hager Alcazaha, an Arabian medicine, iii, 477.
Hager Salachil, or Lapis corneolus, account of, iii, 476.
Haggis, see Isicia.
Hair, on the diseases of, i, 337, &c.;
compositions for dyeing, 342;
hair and nails said to grow after death, 345;
its uses in medicine, iii, 380.
Hake, the fish, noticed by several ancient writers, i, 165.
Halimus, or Sea-purslane, used as an article of food, i, 113;
its uses in medicine, iii, 32.
Hand and Fingers, on fractures of the bones of, ii, 465, 466.
Hare, characters of as an article of food, i, 149.
Hartshorn, its uses in medicine, iii, 166.
Heads, their medicinal uses, iii, 167.
Headache, treatment of in fevers, ii, 301;
general treatment of, 350.
Heart, temperaments and physiology of, i, 94 et seq.;
on the affections of, 501.
Hearing, difficult, treatment of, i, 440.
Heath, its medicinal powers, i, 113.
Hectic Fevers, symptoms and treatment of, i, 266, &c.
Hedera, or Ivy, its uses in medicine, iii, 175.
Hedge-mustard, see Erysimum.
Hedychroum, on the composition of, iii, 510.
Hellebore, the White and the Black, on poisoning by the White, ii,
239;
their uses in medicine, iii, 107;
modes of administering the White, 503 et seq.;
Bastard, see Epipactis.
Heliotropium, or Sunflower, its medicinal uses, iii, 128.
Hemlock, treatment of poisoning by, ii, 211, &c.;
effects of in the case of Socrates, 212;
its uses in medicine, iii, 206.
Hemina, see Weights.
Hemerocallis, or Lily of the Valley, its uses in medicine, iii, 131.
Hemicrania, symptoms and treatment of, i, 355, &c.
Hemionitis, or Moonfern, its medicinal uses, iii, 131.
Hemiplegia, see Apoplexy.
Hemorrhage, ancient modes of treating, i, 448, and ii, 127, &c.;
from the nose in fevers, i, 326.
Hemorrhoids of the Womb, general treatment of, i, 603;
surgical treatment of, ii, 382, 383;
of the anus, treatment of, 403.
Henbane, varieties of, and their uses in medicine, iii, 386.
Hepialus, a species of quotidian, i, 251, 252.
Hermodactylus, its use in gout, i, 660, &c.;
its uses in medicine, iii, 114;
preparation of, 494.
Hermaphrodites, account of, and their treatment, ii, 381.
Hernia, different species of, i, 589, &c.
Herpes, symptoms and treatment of, ii, 61.
Hiccup, treatment of in fevers, i, 321.
Hieræ, on the composition of, iii, 500-3.
Hieracites, description of, and its uses in medicine, iii, 227.
Hip-joint, symptoms and treatment of dislocations at, ii, 498-504;
on fractures of its bones, ii, 454, 455.
Hippocampus, its medicinal powers, iii, 143.
Hippolapathum, its uses in medicine, iii, 143.
Hippomarathrum, or Horse-fennel, its uses in medicine, iii, 143.
Hippophaes, its medicinal uses, iii, 144.
Hippopotamus, or Sea-horse, its medicinal uses, iii, 144.
Hipposelinum, or Horse-parsley, its medicinal uses, iii, 144.
Hippuris, or Horse’s-tail, its uses in medicine, iii, 144.
Holostium, its medicinal powers, iii, 274.
Honey, its uses as an article of food, i, 178;
its uses in medicine, iii, 246.
Honeysuckle, French, its medicinal powers, iii, 128.
Hops, or humulus lupulus, its medicinal powers, as stated by Mesue,
iii, 471.
Hordeolum, or Stye, symptoms and treatment of, i, 414, 427.
Horehound, see Marrubium.
Horon, or Bombax, disquisition on, iii, 471. See also Cotton.
Horned Poppy, see Glaucium.
Husk of Brass, its medicinal uses, iii, 95. See Diphryges.
Hyacinth, the herb, its uses in medicine, iii, 382, 383;
the gem, its uses in medicine, 475.
Hydatids, described by Aretæus, Galen, and Rhases, i, 574;
by Hippocrates, 564;
of the eyelids, operation for the removal of, ii, 271.
Hydragogues, list of, and their action, iii, 492.
Hydrargyrus, see Mercury.
Hydrocephalus, surgical treatment of, ii, 250-253.
Hydromel, account of its uses and modes of preparing, i, 179.
Hydrops uteri, described by Hippocrates, i, 573. See Dropsy.
Hydrocele, description of the operation for, ii, 365-368.
Hydrophobia, history of and modes of treatment, ii, 127 et seq.
Hydropiper, its uses in medicine, iii, 385.
Hydrus, treatment of persons stung by, ii, 185, 186.
Hypecoum, its uses in medicine, iii, 388.
Hypercatharsis, treatment of, iii, 499.
Hypericum, account of, and its uses in medicine, iii, 388.
Hypocistis, its uses in medicine, iii, 389.
Hypoglossum, its uses in medicine, iii, 389.
Hypopia, or Bruised Spots, treatment of, i, 452.
Hypopyon of the eye, general treatment of, i, 417, &c.;
surgical treatment of, ii, 279, 280.
Hypospadiæum, or Imperforate Glans, treatment of, ii, 347.
Hypospathismus, description of the operation, ii, 256-258.
Hyposphagma of the eyes, treatment of, i, 412, &c.
Ichthyocolla, its medicinal uses, iii, 148.
Icterus, etymology of the term, i, 582. See Jaundice.
Idæan root, inquiry what it was, and its uses in medicine, iii, 140.
Ignis Persicus, inquiry what disease it was, ii, 70-78.
Ignis sacer, inquiry what disease it was, ii, 68.
Ileus, symptoms and treatment of, i, 539, &c.
Imagination, influence of, in pregnant women, on the fœtus, i, 2, 3.
Imperforate meatus auditorius, treatment of, ii, 288;
pudendum, treatment of, 383, 384;
anus, treatment of, 405.
Impetigo, term used by Celsus, ii, 19;
misapplied by the Arabians, 21, &c.
Impotence, means for removing, i, 46, 599.
Impostors in the profession, account of, ii, 245.
Incubus, symptoms and treatment of, i, 388, &c.
Indigestion, on the treatment of, i, 44.
Infancy, diseases of, i, 10-12.
Infants, on the management of, i, 8 et seq.
Inflammation of the eyes, treatment of, i, 410 et seq.
Inflation of the stomach, symptoms and treatment of, i, 514;
of the womb, treatment of, 632.
Ink, description of the ancient, iii, 243-4.
Inspectiones cadaverum, practised by the ancients, i, 503, 567.
Instruments for operations on the skull, ii, 434.
Intemperaments, description and treatment of, i, 101.
Intercurrent pulse, characters of, i, 220.
Intermitting pulse, characters of, ibid.
Intoxication, on the treatment of, i, 43.
Inula, see Elecampane.
Iris, varieties of, and their uses in medicine, iii, 145-6.
Iron, its uses in medicine, iii, 334.
Isatis or Woad, its medicinal uses, iii, 146.
Ischiatic disease, symptoms and treatment of, i, 682, &c.
Isicia, an account of, and their composition, i, 171.
Isinglass-fish, not used as an article of food, i, 162.
Isopyrum or Bogbean, account of, and its virtues in medicine, iii,
146-7.
Ixia, treatment of poisoning by, ii, 221;
probably was the Carlina acaulis, ibid.
Jasper, its uses in medicine, iii, 221, 223.
Jaundice, symptoms and treatment of, i, 580.
Jaw, on fractures of the lower, ii, 445, 447;
on dislocations of, 479, &c.
Jesemin, probably a species of jasminum, iii, 458.
Judaic Stone, its medicinal powers, iii, 221, 223.
Jujubes, their characters as articles of food, i, 137;
are the serica of Galen, ibid.
Juniper, varieties of used in medicine, iii, 50, 164.
Jusculum, or Broth, its medicinal properties, iii, 126.
Kadi, an Arabian medicine, account of, iii, 460.
Karabe, disquisition on the, iii, 453-4;
probably not amber as generally supposed, ibid.
Kidneys, on the diseases of the, i, 541, &c.;
hemorrhage of, 546, 555;
hardness of, 546, 556.
Kingspear, see Asphodelus.
Knapweed, see Stœbe.
Kustberkush, an Arabian medicine; the Tamarix orientalis, iii, 467.
Lactuca, or Lettuce, used in insomnolency by Galen, i, 182, 183;
its medicinal uses, iii, 137, 138.
Ladanum, its uses in medicine, iii, 208.
Lagophthalmos, or Hare-eye, treatment of, ii, 266.
Lagopus, its uses in medicine, iii, 208.
Lampsana, or Nipplewort, its medicinal powers, iii, 209.
Lamprey, account of as an article of food, i, 165.
Lana, or Wool, its medicinal uses, iii, 113.
Lapathum, or Dock, its medicinal uses, iii, 210.
Lapis Lazuli, its medicinal uses, iii, 477. See Cyanus.
Lapis Lyncurius, account of, iii, 227.
Lapis Specularis, account of, iii, 351.
Lappa, or Cleavers, its characters as a medicine, iii, 47.
Lark, sometimes used as an article of food, i, 141;
its medicinal uses, iii, 193.
Laryngotomy, description of the operation, ii, 303-5.
Lassitude, varieties of, and their treatment, i, 30-6.
Lathyris, a species of spurge, its uses, iii, 209.
Laurus, see Bay-tree.
Laurus Herba, see Butcher’s Broom.
Laxatives to persons in health, i, 54.
Lead, treatment of poisoning by, ii, 237;
ancients well acquainted with its deleterious qualities, 237, 238;
its uses in medicine, iii, 255.
Leaf, the Malabathrum, or Cassia-leaf, iii, 397.
Leaven, see Fermentum.
Leeches, treatment of persons who have swallowed, ii, 207, &c.;
on bleeding by means of, 328, &c.
Leek, see Porrum.
Lees of Wine, their uses in medicine, iii, 380.
Leg, on fractures of the, ii, 469.
Lehibach, probably the Mussaenda frondosa, iii, 467.
Lemon, said to have been noticed by Avicenna, i, 137—statement
corrected;
described by Ebn Baithar, iii, 472.
Lentes, see Weights.
Lentils, used as articles of food, especially by the Egyptians, i,
126;
their uses in medicine, iii, 392.
Lentiscus, or Lentisk, its medicinal uses, iii, 365.
Leontopetalon, or Lion’s Leaf, its uses in medicine, iii, 212.
Lepidium, or Pepperwort, its uses in medicine, iii, 212.
Lepra, or Leprosy, symptoms and treatment of, ii, 16, &c.;
term lepra not used by Celsus, 19.
Lethargy, symptoms and treatment of, i, 366, &c.
Leucas, its medicinal powers, iii, 215.
Leucacantha, or White-thorn, its uses in medicine, iii, 214.
Leuce, description of the disease, ii, 31, 32;
the snow-white leprosy of the Jews, 32;
mixed with elephantiasis, 33.
Leucoma, symptoms and treatment of, i, 418, 431.
Lichen, description of the disease, ii, 24, &c.;
tendency to pass into lepra and scabies, 25, 26;
described by the Arabians under the term impetigo, 26;
tropicus, by what ancient authors described, ibid.
Lichen, the vegetable, its uses in medicine, iii, 211.
Lientery, symptoms and treatment of, i, 520, &c.
Ligature, use of in wounds of arteries, ii, 130.
Lily, its uses in medicine, iii, 196. See under Nymphæa.
Lime, treatment of poisoning by, ii, 235, 236;
its uses in medicine, iii, 380.
Limpets, see Tellinæ.
Limonium, or Sea Lavender, its uses in medicine, iii, 211.
Liniments, composition of, iii, 581-7;
to the anus and navel, 502, 503;
to the mouth and throat, 541, 544.
Linseed, sometimes used as an article of food, i, 127;
its characters as a medicine, iii, 230.
Lipyria, account of the fever, iii, 252.
Liquorice, see Glycyrrhiza.
Litharge, treatment of poisoning by, ii, 236, 237;
its uses in medicine, iii, 219.
Lithontriptics, ancient views regarding, i, 549 et seq.
Lithospermum, or Gromwel, its characters as a medicine, iii, 229.
Lithotomy, history of ancient opinions on, ii, 354-63.
Liver, physiology of, i, 98;
affections of, 560 et seq.;
of animals used as an article of food, 151;
its properties and uses as a medicine, iii, 131.
Lividity, on the treatment of, i, 39.
Lixivia, or Lyes, account of the ancient, and their uses, iii, 184.
Lizard, its uses in medicine, iii, 328.
Locust, used as an article of food, i, 143;
used in medicine, iii, 30.
Lolium, see Darnel.
Lonchitis, or Rough Spleenwort, its uses in medicine, iii, 233.
Looseness of the bowels, treatment of in fevers, i, 324.
Lotus-tree, account of as an article of food, i, 138;
the medicinal powers of the herb, iii, 236.
Lovage, its characters as a medicine, iii, 219.
Love, symptoms and treatment of, i, 391.
Lungs, temperaments and physiology of, i, 83 et seq.;
their uses in medicine, iii, 304.
Lupine, an inferior article of food, i, 127;
its characters as given by Galen, ibid.;
its uses in medicine, iii, 136.
Luxations, account of, ii, 478 et seq.;
of the lower jaw, 479-82;
sometimes fatal, 481, 482;
complicated with a wound, 509;
a fracture, 510, 511.
Lycanthropia, description of the disease, i, 389;
Burton and Mead’s opinions respecting, 390.
Lycium, account of, and its virtues in medicine, iii, 234.
Lychnis, or Campion, its uses in medicine, iii, 235.
Lycopsis, or Hound’s-tongue, its uses in medicine, iii, 234.
Lydian Stone, its uses in medicine, iii, 327.
Lyes, see Lixivia.
Lysimachium, its medicinal powers, iii, 235.
Mace, improperly identified with Macer, iii, 436;
its uses in medicine, 436-38.
Macer, conjectures respecting, iii, 237.
Mackerel, account of its qualities from Xenocrates, i, 162.
Mad Dogs, see Hydrophobia.
Madarosis, or Milphosis, treatment of, i, 415, 429.
Madder, see Erythrodanum.
Madwort, see Alysson.
Magnet, ancient opinions regarding the, and its uses in medicine, i,
225.
Mahaleb, what it probably was, iii, 458.
Maiden-hair, its properties as a medicine, iii, 22.
Maimed parts, treatment of, iii, 294.
Malabathrum, account of, and its uses in medicine, iii, 237.
Malingerers, on the detection of, ii, 244.
Mallows, characters as a potherb, i, 112;
its uses in medicine, iii, 238.
Mamira, account of, iii, 239.
Mandragora, or Mandrake, treatment of poisoning by, ii, 218, 219;
its uses in medicine, iii, 240.
Mania, symptoms and treatment of, i, 383 et seq.
Manna Thuris, description of, i, 451, and iii, 125;
account of the different kinds of manna, iii, 443-45.
Margaritæ, or Pearls, their uses in medicine, iii, 473.
Marjoram, see Amaracus.
Marrow, its uses in medicine, iii, 257.
Marrubium, or Horehound, its characters in medicine, iii, 309.
Masticatories, on the composition of, i, 59, 60.
Mastich, its uses in medicine, iii, 423.
Masucha, composition of, iii, 601.
Maudlin, see Ageratum.
Materia Medica, list of ancient authorities upon, iii, 3.
Maza, how prepared, i, 124.
Meadow Rue, see Thalictrum.
Meadow Saffron, see Hermodactylus.
Meals of the ancients, i, 108. See Diets.
Measles, ancient history of, i, 330.
Measures, full account of those used by the ancients, iii, 609-27.
Meatus auditorius, imperforate, ii, 288;
extraction of bodies from, 289-91.
Meconium, account of, iii, 250.
Medium, its characters as a medicine, iii, 249.
Medlars, their characters as an article of food, i, 135.
Meisce, or Mes, account of, iii, 464.
Meizaragi, the Cocculus Indicus, its uses in medicine, iii, 460.
Melas, symptoms and treatment of, ii, 16;
the Lepra nigricans of Willan, 23, &c.
Melancholy, symptoms and treatment of, i, 380, &c.
Melæna, noticed by Actuarius, i, 515.
Melca, a preparation from milk, i, 155.
Melanogogues, list of, and their action, iii, 491.
Melanteria, account of, and its uses in medicine, iii, 244.
Melilot, its characters as a medicine, iii, 247.
Melititis, or Honey Stone, its uses in medicine, iii, 220, 222.
Meliceris, treatment of, ii, 94, 96.
Melon and Melopepon, account of, i, 129.
Memory, supposed to be connected with the posterior part of the
brain, i, 90, 373;
on the loss of, and of reason, 372.
Memphites, account of, iii, 228.
Men, on the bite of, ii, 193.
Mentagra, account of the disease, ii, 27.
Mentha, or Mint, its medicinal powers, iii, 127.
Menstrual Discharge, ancient theories regarding, i, 608;
retention of, 609 et seq.
Mercury, treatment of poisoning by, ii, 238;
knowledge of, possessed by the ancients, 239;
its uses in medicine, iii, 385.
Merle, the fish, used as an article of food, i, 164.
Metasyncritica, or Alteratives, account of, i, 353.
Mezereon, see Chamelæa.
Mial, or Storax humida, probably the Liquidambar orientale, iii, 460;
its uses in ancient medicine, ibid.
Milk, its characters as an article of food, i, 150 et seq.;
methods of preparing and using it, 154 et seq.;
characters of good milk in a nurse, and mode of correcting bad, 6,
7;
its uses in medicine, iii, 79.
Milkwort, see Glaux.
Millet, its characters as an article of food, i, 124;
its uses in medicine, iii, 163.
Millefoil, its medicinal powers, iii, 260.
Millepedes, or Slaters, their medicinal uses, iii, 276.
Misy, account of, and its uses in medicine, iii, 253.
Mole, two species of, in the uterus described, i, 630.
Mollusca, account of the articles belonging to this class, i, 169.
Moly, or Wild Garlic, its uses in medicine, iii, 262.
Moonfern, see Hemionitis.
Morphea, use of the term by the Arabians, ii, 23;
by modern authorities, 35.
Morochthus, its medicinal uses, iii, 221, 223.
Mouth, on the diseases of the, i, 454.
Mugwort, see Artemisia.
Mulberry, its characters when used for food, i, 132;
its uses in medicine, iii, 256.
Muluchia, or Jews’ Mallow, its virtues, iii, 468.
Murena, much esteemed as an article of food, i, 162;
treatment of persons stung by, ii, 191.
Muria, or Brine, its medicinal powers, iii, 34.
Mus Araneus, treatment of persons stung by, ii, 175, 176.
Musa, the Musa paradisiaca, virtues of, iii, 473.
Mushrooms, their properties, as given by the dietetical writers, i,
119;
treatment of persons poisoned by, ii, 228 et seq.;
kinds of, known to the ancients, ii, 229;
their uses in medicine, iii, 250.
Muscles, their uses in medicine, iii, 257.
Musk, its virtues, as stated by the Arabian authorities, iii, 468-70.
Must, account of, i, 177.
Mustard, its characters when used as an article of food, i, 115;
its uses in medicine, iii, 263.
Mustela, or Weasel, its uses in medicine, iii, 8.
Mutton, its characters as an article of food, i, 148.
Myagrum, or Gold of Paradise, its uses in medicine, iii, 257.
Mydriasis, or Dilatation of the Pupil, treatment of, i, 133.
Myopia, treatment of, i, 422, 436.
Myrmecia, description and treatment of, ii, 48, 49;
surgical treatment of, 417.
Myrobalans, description of, and their uses in medicine, iii, 440-3.
Myrrh, or Myrrhis, its uses in medicine, iii, 260, 261.
Myrrh, or Myrrha, the gum-resin, its uses in medicine, iii, 348.
Myrtle, its uses in medicine, iii, 261.
Nails, on the diseases of the, i, 680 et seq.
Nard, different species of, and their uses, in medicine, iii, 264, &c.
Nasturtium, its uses in medicine, iii, 156.
Nausea, in fevers, on the treatment of, i, 319.
Navel, protrusion of, and its treatment, i, 587.
Nefrin, or Nerfin, probably the Narcissus orientalis, its virtues,
iii, 467.
Nerium, or Oleander, poisoning by, ii, 242;
its virtues as a medicine, iii, 268.
Nerves, of motion and sensation distinct, i, 398;
on wounds of, ii, 133 et seq.
Nettle, noticed as a potherb by Theophrastus, i, 113;
its medicinal properties, iii, 27.
Neuras, what it probably was, and its uses in medicine, iii, 267.
Nightmare, see Incubus.
Nightingale, used as an article of food, i, 141.
Nipplewort, see Lampsana.
Nitre, nature of the ancient, and its medicinal powers, iii, 231.
Nitri spuma, description of, iii, 62, 63.
Noises in the ears, treatment of, i, 433, 439.
Nose, on diseases of the, i, 446;
on fractures of the, ii, 443.
Nutmeg, see Mace.
Nurse, on the choice of, i, 3, 4.
Nux Henden, or Banden, account of, iii, 463.
Nux Mechil, account of, iii, 463.
Nux Methel, account of, iii, 462.
Nux Vomica, disquisition on, iii, 461.
Nux Juglans and Avellana, their uses in medicine, iii, 159.
Nyctalopia, symptoms and treatment of, i, 420, 433.
Nymphæa, or Water-lily, its uses in medicine, iii, 268, 269.
Oak, medicinal powers of the different kinds of, iii, 98.
Oak-fern, see Dryopteris.
Oats, their character as an article of food, i, 124.
Obesity, on the treatment of, i, 80.
Obolus, see Weights.
Ocimoides, its uses in medicine, iii, 424.
Ocymum, or Basil, not esteemed as a potherb, i, 115.
Œdema, symptoms and treatment of, ii, 83, 84.
Œnanthe, its medicinal powers, iii, 271.
Œnantharia, description of, iii, 598, 599.
Œsypum, or Unscoured Wool, its uses in medicine, iii, 272.
Oils, on the composition of, iii, 589-98;
their medicinal powers, 100, &c.
Ointments, composition of, iii, 589-98.
Old age, regimen suitable for, i, 36, 37.
Oleander, its effects as a poison, ii, 242;
its uses in medicine, see Nerium.
Olive, greatly esteemed by the ancients, i, 135;
its medicinal uses, iii, 99, 100.
Olyra, see Spelt.
Omphacium, or Juice of the Unripe Grape, its uses in medicine, iii,
274.
Onagra, or Tree Primrose, its medicinal uses, iii, 275.
Oneirogmon, symptoms and treatment of, i, 594.
Onion, its dietetical qualities as given by various authorities, i,
118;
its medicinal virtues, iii, 199.
Onobrychis, or Cockshead, its uses in medicine, iii, 276.
Ononis, or Restharrow, its medicinal powers, iii, 278.
Onosma, its uses in medicine, iii, 275.
Onyx, what it was, and its uses in medicine, iii, 277.
Operative surgery, ancient writers upon, ii, 247.
Ophthalmy, symptoms and treatment of, i, 409, &c., 423.
Ophites, description of, and its powers in medicine, iii, 226.
Ophiasis, see Hair.
Opium, see Poppy, disquisition on its action, ii, 215;
particular account of its uses in medicine, iii, 279-83.
Orache, its characters as a potherb, i, 114.
Orange, not noticed by any ancient author, i, 134—this statement
corrected;
described by the Arabians, iii, 472.
Orchis, its medicinal properties, iii, 286.
Orobanche, or Holly-rose, its medicinal virtues, iii, 285.
Orpine, see Telephium.
Orthopnœa, see Asthma.
Os Sacrum, on ulceration over, in fevers, i, 329;
on fractures of, ii, 455, 456.
Osiris, or Toad-flax, its uses in medicine, iii, 287.
Ostracites, its uses in medicine, iii, 226.
Othonna, or African Marygold, its medicinal uses, iii, 271.
Oxyacantha, its uses in medicine, iii, 279.
Oxygal, a preparation from milk, i, 155.
Oxylipus, a species of bread described by Galen, i, 123.
Oxymel of Julian, composition of, iii, 493.
Oysters, British, highly esteemed, i, 169;
their uses in medicine, iii, 288.
Ozæna, symptoms and treatment of, i, 447-50.
Pain, the different kinds of, and their treatment in fevers, i, 296
et seq.
Paleness, how to be remedied, i, 39.
Paliurus, description of, and its uses in medicine, iii, 290.
Palm-tree, characters of its fruit, i, 135.
Palpitation of the heart, nature and treatment of, i, 502.