[2998] In B. xv. c. 2.
[2999] See B. xii. c. 60.
[3000] See B. xii. c. 60. An inferior kind of omphacium.
[3001] “Non mordeat.” Probably in the sense of “have no pungency.”
[3002] Or “Œnanthinum.” See B. xii. c. 61, and B. xv. c. 7.
[3003] See c. [30] of this Book.
[3004] Fée remarks, that a modern physician would dread to administer such a dose, rue being a very dangerous plant in its effects. He also remarks that it is doubtful whether Pliny is speaking throughout this Chapter of olive oil or of oil of œnanthe; and such is the fact, though most probably the latter is intended to be spoken of.
[3005] “Ptisanæ succo.”
[3006] Fée thinks that it can have no such efficacy, whether it be olive oil or oil of œnanthe that is the subject of discussion.
[3007] “Acapni.” See B. xi. c. 15.