Prospecting for Drugs in Ancient and Medieval European Texts: A Scientific Approach

    September 1997 in “ Bulletin of the history of medicine ”
    Karen Reeds
    TLDR Ancient European texts may hold valuable medicinal knowledge useful today.
    The document reviewed a book that advocated for the systematic exploration of ancient, medieval, and Renaissance European texts to uncover valuable medicinal knowledge. It highlighted the potential of these texts, such as Anglo-Saxon leechbooks and sixteenth-century treatises, to reveal effective remedies, some of which have been validated by modern science, like garlic for atherosclerosis and nettle soup for hair growth. The review emphasized the challenges of interpreting historical texts and identifying plants accurately, as well as the complexities of bringing medicinal plants into commercial production. The book aimed to encourage scientific investigation into Western medicinal botany, suggesting improvements like a consistent citation format and comprehensive index to enhance its utility.
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