CHAP. 61.—THE WILD POMEGRANATE.
There is a tree, also, which is called the wild pomegranate,[3094] on account of its strong resemblance to the cultivated pomegranate. The roots of it have a red bark, which taken in wine in doses of one denarius, promotes sleep. The seed of it taken in drink is curative of dropsy. Gnats are kept at a distance by the smoke of burnt pomegranate rind.