[3058] “Ciet,” “promote,” is the reading adopted by Sillig, but “sistit” is supported by the parallel passage in Dioscorides.
[3059] See B. xii. c. 62, and the Note, in reference to the mistake which Pliny appears to have committed in reference to this term.
[3060] In reality, it is quite inert.
[3061] In consequence of the malic and tartaric acid which they contain.
[3062] Quinces are of an astringent nature; and an astringent sirop, Fée says, is still prepared from them.
[3063] They are no longer used for this purpose.
[3064] Fée observes that it has no such effect.
[3065] B. xiii. c. 2.
[3066] Or “sparrow-quince.” See B. xv. c. 10.
[3067] He states this so gravely, that he would almost appear to believe it.