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P. Dioscoridae Pharmacorum Simplicium Reique Medicae Libri VIII, Volume 809 of Diapositivas (Biblioteca HistÃ3rica UCM), is a seminal work on materia medica by Dioscorides Pedanius, dating back to 1529. This Latin edition, featuring contributions from Otto Brunfels, Jean Ruel, and Marcellus Vergilius, presents a comprehensive compilation of medicinal plants and substances known at the time. The book provides detailed descriptions of various plants and their uses in treating different ailments, reflecting the medical knowledge and practices of the era. This volume offers invaluable insights into the history of pharmacology and the evolution of herbal medicine, making it an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in the roots of modern medical science. Its historical significance and detailed accounts of natural remedies ensure its enduring relevance and appeal. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge al