Fuentes para el estudio del termalismo minero-medicinal en la Antigüedad

Caelius Aurelianus Chronicae passiones 1.4.111–112

Way of Transmission
Literature
Datation
5th century CE
Language
Latin
Género literario
Medicine
Canonical Reference
Cael. Aur. chron. 1.4.111–112

111Vtendum etiam aquis naturalibus, hoc est naturali virtute medentibus, sed quae nulla odoris vexatione afficiant aegrotantem. 112adhibenda igitur natatio et sole corpus torrendum, quod Graeci heliosin vocant, sed praetecto capite.

111Natural waters, i.e., those having a natural curative property, may also be used, provided that they have no strong odor which might affect the patient. 112Prescribe swimming [in such waters]; also baking in the sun (Greek heliosis), with head protected.

111Hay que utilizar aguas naturales, es decir, las que curan de forma natural, siempre que no afecten al enfermo con ningún olor dañino. 112Se puede practicar la natación y tostar el cuerpo al sol —lo que llaman los griegos heliosis—, pero siempre con la cabeza protegida.

Commentary

Baños y natación en aguas que tengan propiedades curativas de forma natural, pero que no tengan olores penetrantes.

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