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Atat, Ayman Yasin (ed.), Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr. A 15th-century Arabic Pharmaceutical Encyclopedia Critical Edition and Arabic-English Translation, Berlín, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2026, 1075.
- Resum
- Embark on an enthralling journey into the 15th-century Ottoman world with Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr, an extraordinary Arabic pharmaceutical encyclopaedia meticulously curated by Muḥammed ibn Maḥmūd al-Shirwānī. This groundbreaking work, presented in a critical edition with a compelling Arabic-English translation, reveals the fascinating tapestry of pharmaceutical knowledge from the heart of medieval Arabic civilization.
In Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr, readers will traverse a comprehensive exploration of simple drugs, compound formulations, and the nuanced intersections of medicine within the vibrant cultural landscape of Ottoman civilization. This journey transcends time, enriching our understanding of history and showcasing the potential applications of traditional wisdom in modern medicine. The bilingual experience, presenting the original Arabic alongside an eloquent English translation, surpasses linguistic boundaries, ensuring accessibility for a diverse global audience.
Beyond its linguistic richness, the book delves into the transmission of pharmaceutical knowledge, the evolution of techniques, and the non-pharmaceutical aspects embedded in al-Shirwānī's work. Immerse yourself in the pages of Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr, where history comes to life, and the legacy of pharmaceutical expertise unfolds.
Conté:
إهداء · XII
مقدمة المحرر باللغة العربية · XIII
السيرة الذاتية للمحرر · XVI
Preface · XVII
Introduction · XIX
The Bilingual Arabic/English Text
Preface of al-Shirwānī for Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr · 1
Introduction · 12
1 On Beverages · 296
2 On Oxymels · 372
3 On Condensed Juice · 384
4 On Preserves · 392
5 On Linctus · 400
6 On Juleps · 416
7 Electuaries · 428
8 On Exhilarant [Soul-Delighting] Remedies · 466
9 On Narcotics · 482
10 On Stomachics · 492
11 On Theriacs · 514
12 On Hiera · 528
13 On Iṭrīfīls · 534
15 On Decoctions · 584
16 On Infusions · 612
17 On Waters · 616
18 On Gargles and Collutorium [Mouthwash] · 624
19 On Sternutatory, Sneeze, Drops, and Insufflation · 636
20 On What Fattens the Body · 650
21 On What Emaciates the Body · 652
22 On [Oral] Powders · 654
23 On Pastilles · 692
24 On Extracts [Juices] · 728
25 On Enema · 738
26 On Wicks and the Suppositories Used in the Rectum · 760
27 On Pessaries, Suppositories, and Cleansers Used in the Vagina · 768
28 On Poultices · 778
29 On Unguents · 814
30 On Ointments · 854
31 On Oils · 876
32 On Tepid Embrocation and Washes · 896
33 On Bathtubs · 904
34 On the Waxy-Ointments, Liniments, Embrocations, Washes, and Aromatic Remedies · 910
35 On Compresses and Incenses · 916
36 On Inhaled Drugs · 920
37 On Activity of Powders Used for Ulcers and Wounds [Sores] · 922
38 On Remedies for the Mouth, Teeth, Gingiva, Tongue, and Throat · 926
39 On What Improves the Complexion of the Skin and Worsens it with Facial Masks and Others · 944
40 On Cosmetics like Dyes and Others · 952
41 On Describing Kohls · 966
42 On Describing Useful Powders and Coolants for Eyes · 982
43 On Describing Useful Collyriums for the Eye · 990
44 On Mazwarahs, Fuqqāʿāt, Breads, Desserts that Suit Patients · 1010
Analytic Study of Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr · 1029
Bibliography · 1063
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Medicina - Farmacologia
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