Sources of Ancient Healing Thermalism

Caelius Aurelianus Chronicae passiones 1.1.44

Way of Transmission
Literature
Datation
5th century CE
Language
Latin
Literary Genre
Medicine
Canonical Reference
Cael. Aur. chron. 1.1.44

44Tunc etiam naturalibus aquis utendum vel siccis vaporationibus et longa per maria navigatione.

44Then make use of natural waters, dry heat, and long sea voy­ages.

Entonces se ha de hacer uso de aguas con propiedades naturales, de calores secos y de hacer largos viajes por mar.

Commentary

Recomienda el uso de aguas con propiedades naturales.

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