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The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 4 (of 6)

Note 3152 — BOOK XXIII. THE REMEDIES DERIVED FROM THE CULTIVATED TREES. (continued 2)

John Bostock translation

“Hilariorem.” At the present day it is not a decoction of the root, but the fixed oil of the kernels, that is used as a cosmetic; for which purpose it is used with oil of sweet almonds and wax.

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