Medicinal plants in 12th century
An illustration from The Theriac Book (Kitab al-Diryaq). A famous antidote of the first century, theriac has become a panacea of complex and variable composition over the centuries, in different countries and periods. Many medicines used in the composition of theriac are shown here. From right to left, top: polypore, terra sigillata, vase containing licorice juice; bottom: fennel, cinnamon, rue.
#Arabia (12th century).
