Antidotarium Nicolai

Antidotarium Nicolai is a medical text that was written in the 12th century by Nicolaus Salernitanus, a physician from the Schola Medica Salernitana. The text is a pharmacopoeia, which is a book containing directions for the identification of compound medicines, and was one of the primary sources of pharmaceutical knowledge during the Middle Ages.

History

The Antidotarium Nicolai was written in Salerno, Italy, which was a major center of medical knowledge during the Middle Ages. The text was widely used and highly influential in the field of pharmacy for several centuries. It was translated into several languages, including Latin, Greek, and Arabic, and was used as a standard reference in pharmacies across Europe.

Content

The Antidotarium Nicolai contains descriptions of a wide variety of medicinal substances, including herbs, minerals, and animal products. Each entry includes information on the substance's properties, uses, and preparation methods. The text also includes recipes for compound medicines, which combine multiple substances to treat specific ailments.

Influence

The Antidotarium Nicolai had a significant impact on the development of pharmacy. It helped to standardize the preparation of medicines and contributed to the professionalization of the field. The text's influence can be seen in later works, such as the Pharmacopoeia Londinensis and the Dispensatorium Parvum, which drew heavily from the Antidotarium Nicolai.

See also

• History of pharmacy
• Medieval medicine
• Pharmacopoeia
• Schola Medica Salernitana

External links

• Link to full text of Antidotarium Nicolai