Sources of Ancient Healing Thermalism

Caelius Aurelianus Chronicae passiones 4.3.76

Way of Transmission
Literature
Datation
5th century CE
Language
Latin
Literary Genre
Medicine
Canonical Reference
Cael. Aur. chron. 4.3.76

76item peregrinatio atque natatio maritima et naturalium aquarum.

76A trip abroad and swimming in the sea and in natural waters are also beneficial.

Commentary

Tratamientos para los problemas celíacos. Se incluye el baño en aguas con propiedades naturales.

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