Dioscorides
Dioscorides was a Greek physician and pharmacologist in the first century AD, best known for his work 'De Materia Medica', which served as a critical reference for herbal medicine for many centuries. His writings documented over 600 plants and their medicinal uses, laying the foundation for modern pharmacology and herbalism. Dioscorides’ contributions were crucial in understanding the properties and applications of various herbs, including the plant known as purslane, or 'glistirida', which he noted for its healing properties.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2 | 7.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 16,677 | $190,000 | 304$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,423,054 | 16,677 | $190,000 | 304$ |
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Greece:
Dioscorides from Anazarbus in Asia Minor mentions the 'kérason' noting that it is good for the stomach.
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Greece:
Dioscorides mentions that it has the power to heal wounds.
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