Until recently an English translation of Galen's On the Properties of Foodstuffs did not exist. This work, by one of the greatest of ancient physicians, provides a lucid description of the ways in which foods were thought to affect the body and were in turn affected by it. It contains revealing fragments of social comment. A retired physician with a particular interest in gastroenterology, Owen Powell offers the most accurate translation of the work currently available, including the first detailed introduction, commentary and discussion of terminology.
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"On closing this book I realized that Powell had successfully accomplished an extraordinary feat. He had allowed me to travel effortlessly back in time and savor not only the genius of Galen, but the rich experience our forebears had gained in respect of the medicinal properties of foods," Gastroenterology
"Galen would undoubtedly be most satisfied with Powell's rendition of his legacy. I urge you to savor it yourself." Gastroenterology
"Powell brings the specifics of anatomy and physiology, coupled with a sensitivity that a physician can bring to an ancient medical text." Classic World, John Scarborough, University of Wisconsin
"Galen would undoubtedly be most satisfied with Powell's rendition of his legacy. I urge you to savor it yourself." Gastroenterology
"Powell brings the specifics of anatomy and physiology, coupled with a sensitivity that a physician can bring to an ancient medical text." Classic World, John Scarborough, University of Wisconsin
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Latin
Original Language: Latin
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Translation of ancient Greek 'scientific' texts presents a number of problems and reliance upon the standard dictionaries is risky. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
more aperient, anatomical stomach, thick humour, broom millet, unhealthy humour, less flatulent, humoral state, little nutriment, astringent ones, parrot wrasse, less nutriment, naked wheats, crude humour, salty juice, bitter vetch, foxtail millet, astringent quality, more astringent, innate heat, grey mullet, thick juice, winged animals, honeyed wine, rock fish Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Translation of ancient Greek 'scientific' texts presents a number of problems and reliance upon the standard dictionaries is risky. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
more aperient, anatomical stomach, thick humour, broom millet, unhealthy humour, less flatulent, humoral state, little nutriment, astringent ones, parrot wrasse, less nutriment, naked wheats, crude humour, salty juice, bitter vetch, foxtail millet, astringent quality, more astringent, innate heat, grey mullet, thick juice, winged animals, honeyed wine, rock fish Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Acute Diseases, Asia Minor New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- On the Natural Faculties by Galen in Front Matter, page 154, and Back Matter
- Selected Works (Oxford World's Classics) by Galen in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- On The Soul by Aristotle in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- On Regimen in Acute Diseases by Hippocrates on page 149, and page 150
- Selected Works by Wilbur Smith in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Food in the Ancient World (Ancient Cultures) by John M. Wilkins in Back Matter
- Food in the Ancient World (Ancient Cultures) by John M. Wilkins in Back Matter
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