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is a "part" of the body? is the simplest of the questions involved. The semantic problems generated by the different origins of many terms invited a number of strategies. Medical men involved in the identification of simple medicines invented "synonyms" as a genre of Latin literature within materia medica as early as the fourteenth century. Expositors of medical texts, like those of law in Angl...

Attention is also paid to the inheritance of humoral complexion and, to a lesser extent, of acquired characteristics, such as eloquence. Planetary influence too is given its due to account for exceptions and congenital defects. Any doubts about the influence of the planets are dispelled by reference to Alexander, who inherited his father's appearance and temperament following careful planning. ...

Sixty-two plants are listed, which are used by traditional healers in the northeastern part of Tanzania. For each species are given: the botanical name with synonyms, vernacular name, collection number, locality, habitus, approximate distribution, and medical use. Results of a literature survey are also reported, including medical use, isolated constituents and pharmacological effects.